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Clinical trials are research studies in which new treatments are tested against current standard treatments. They involve patients taking new drugs or undergoing new treatments to see whether these are effective in combating disease.
There are numerous breast cancer clinical trials currently underway throughout New Zealand and the rest of the world. These aim to identify new and more effective ways of treating breast cancer or ways of preventing it from occurring.
BCAC is committed to improving the detection, treatment and care of women with breast cancer in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
But we can't do it alone. We need your help - whether it be by donating money, participating in one of our events, or joining our committee.
Please look to the left and make a donation, find out more about events you can become involved in or join us as a business partner.
A breast cancer diagnosis and treatment is not a journey that is made alone. The woman diagnosed takes her husband, partner, children, parents, siblings and friends with her.
If you’re supporting a woman through breast cancer, on these pages you'll find some tips on how to help her and some advice on how to cope yourself.
A diagnosis of breast cancer, the subsequent treatment and life afterwards is not just physically tough - it takes a psychological and emotional toll as well.
It’s important to have support throughout the different phases of your breast cancer journey.
Below you’ll find information on coping with a new diagnosis and the physical, emotional, and financial challenges breast cancer can force you to face.
On these pages you'll find more information about how and where to get support as you undergo treatment for breast cancer. We've also provided information about support for different groups of women.
For a full list of BCAC's member groups and the support they offer please click here.
We hope you'll find the information and the groups we refer to helpful in making your breast cancer journey easier.
The early detection of breast cancer can save lives. Discovering a tumour early and beginning treatment as soon as possible is the best way to ensure you survive a diagnosis of breast cancer.
On these pages, you’ll find more information about breast cancer risk and the different ways to detect breast cancer.
