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A clinical trial that could significantly improve quality of life for women with moderate arm lymphoedema is underway in Hamilton.
For patients with low-risk early breast cancer, research presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in December 2019 showed that treating only part of the affected breast with accelerated irradiation compares favourably with whole breast irradiation after breast conservation surgery (lumpectomy).
“That was one of my best birthdays ever,” Libby says after her friends, family and supporters gifted more than $2400 to BCAC in honour of her birthday.
“The Good Registry makes it so simple – we just set up a gift registry, told everyone about it and they dealt with the rest. I have been blown away by everyone’s generosity,” says Libby. “There’s a lot of love out there and I’m so happy that BCAC can benefit.”
BCAC’s Chair Libby Burgess is celebrating her birthday in her ‘lockdown bubble’ on 6 April. By teaming up with The Good Registry, she has turned this event into a fundraiser for BCAC. Libby has asked all her friends and supporters to give to BCAC through her gift registry instead of buying her presents.
We have received excellent information about COVID-19 for women with breast cancer from the Māori Cancer Leadership Group and the Cancer Control Agency, that you will find attached. The document, Hei Āhuru Mōwai Māori Cancer Leadership Aotearoa messages, contains advice about treatment, the flu vaccine, how to engage with other whanau members and what to do if you experience symptoms. More information is available at www.uruta.maori.nz
BCAC is thrilled that Aotearoa New Zealand has acted so decisively and early in a bid to contain and control COVID-19 (coronavirus). There are sensible rules in place which give our country an opportunity to lead the world in effective management of this deadly virus.
As New Zealand moves to halt the spread of the new flu-like virus COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we have pulled together this information for New Zealanders with breast cancer and their families and whānau. This virus can affect lungs and airways, and has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation.
BCAC media release - 5 March 2020
It is fantastic news that funding for a vital drug for women with advanced breast cancer, palbociclib (Ibrance), will cover the costs for all those who need it , Libby Burgess, Chair of the Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) says.
“It’s wonderful that Ibrance will be funded for New Zealand women who have already received other treatments for advanced hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer, in addition to those newly diagnosed and about to start their first treatment. It’s a hugely important medicine that halts or slows the progress of this type of cancer, giving women more quality time to live their lives,” Libby says.
PINC&STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation NZ is proud to launch the details of the first ever worldwide ‘Cancer Rehab Awareness Week Campaign'
There are so many people missing out on cancer rehab services due to a real lack of awareness. This has to change to minimise the risk of preventable long-term disability and suffering for anyone affected by cancer.
Have you or someone you know had breast cancer and want to try something new?
Come and give dragon boating a go.
It's fun, great for fitness and proven to be beneficial for breast cancer survivors. Come and find out what dragon boating is all about at one of our monthly regattas over the winter from May onwards.
Become part of a team of women who participate in this sport whilst having a huge amount of fun. We'd love you to join us.
For more information about the Busting with Life team who are based in Auckland, call Vicki on 021 038 2581 or Marion 027 256 5827, or email info@bustingwithlife.co.nz
