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Click here for the March 2015 news from BCAC member group, the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust.
March 24, 2015
PINC & STEEL are really excited by the positive response they have had from women with breast cancer registering for their brand new Pinc NEXT STEPS program. They have funding from the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation for 10 women in each of the following regions: Orewa, Albany, Mt Eden, Hamilton, Mount Maunganui, Rotorua, Napier, Welington, Nelson, Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin and Invercargill.
If there is more demand for the program in certain regions then the PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Trust will look to fund additional classes.
They want to advise that women need to register now for the program. The first classes will start in May and run for 10 weeks.
Navigating your way through hereditary breast and ovarian cancer is proudly brought to you by The Gift of Knowledge. It will take place on 6th & 7th of March 2015, Riccarton Park, Christchurch.
The Gift of Knowledge was established in 2009 with the aim of providing information and support to people who are impacted by a genetic pre-disposition to breast and ovarian cancer.
The Breast Cancer Network NZ (BCN) is proud to present Jason Shon Bennett who is a self-cured health researcher, international speaker and best-selling author. Join them for an evening exploring health and nutrition for healing.
To be held at Domain Lodge, Cancer Society, 1 Boyle Crescent, Grafton, Auckland on Wednesday 22nd April from 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
A $10 donation on entry is kindly requested to cover costs.
Artist Penny Kember, who paints under the name Merthyr Ruxton, will open a new exhibition this week at the Railway St Studios in Newmarket, Auckland.
Following her own diagnosis and recovery from breast cancer some years ago Penny has generously agreed to donate a portion of the sales proceeds to the Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC).
A recently published paper by a New Zealand surgeon comparing breast cancer survival rates in Australia and New Zealand reveals lower overall survival rates at five years for New Zealand women, with Māori and Pacific survival found to be significantly worse than other ethnicities.
Using data from the Quality Audit (BQA) of Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand, the largest New Zealand breast cancer database outside of the NZ Cancer Registry, breast cancer survival was compared by ethnicity, deprivation, remoteness, clinical characteristics and caseload. The database covered around 50% of early breast cancer diagnosed from 1998-2010 and survival times were calculated from the date of diagnosis until 31 December 2010 or the time of death.
Read all the latest news from BCAC member group, The Gift of Knowledge in their most recent newsletter for December 2014. Click here http://www.giftofknowledge.co.nz/Newsletters/December-2014/#toc
The Metavivors NZ Facebook group was set up by BCAC in early 2014 to provide a safe peer support space for those with advanced (metastatic, secondary, Stage 4) breast cancer and to advocate for better treatment and care.
Support and friendship
Metavivors NZ is a safe and supportive online community for New Zealanders living with advanced breast cancer. It aims to provide mutual support, friendship, information and strength to all those who find themselves facing diagnosis and treatment for advanced breast cancer.
BCAC will meet the new Minister of Health, Jonathan Coleman, in March 2015 to highlight issues and concerns in the breast cancer community and we need your input to help identify the key priorities.
This is your opportunity to have your voice heard so if you are aware of any issues or problems with the treatment and support of New Zealanders with breast cancer, please let us know so we can inform the Minister and offer workable solutions.
