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We Support

We provide a wide range of support and information to New Zealanders and their families who are experiencing breast cancer.

We Inform

We provide up to date information to empower those with breast cancer to make informed choices about their treatment and care.

We Represent

We provide a voice for those with breast cancer to ensure world-class detection, treatment and care is available in New Zealand.

Latest News

ATNEC: Axillary management in T1-3N1M0 breast cancer patients with needle biopsy proven nodal metastases at presentation after neoadjuvant chemotherapy

ATNEC is a phase III, open, randomised, multicentre trial comparing standard axillary treatment (either, axillary lymph node dissection [ALND] or axillary radiotherapy [ART]) with no axillary treatment post-surgery, in early stage (T1-3N1M0) breast cancer patients. 

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EXPERT Trial - EXamining PErsonalised Radiation Therapy for low-risk early breast cancer

This is a randomised phase III trial of adjuvant radiation therapy versus observation following breast conserving surgery and endocrine therapy in patients with molecularly characterised luminal A early breast cancer. The purpose of this study is to see whether a specialised laboratory test (Prosigna (PAM50) Assay) of breast cancer tissue can be used to choose women who can safely avoid radiation therapy because there is a low risk of the cancer coming back. New Zealand sites are Waikato Hospital, Christchurch Hospital, Wellington Hospital and Palmerston North Hospital.

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International clinical trials day is on 20 May!

Clinical trials are an essential part of our health system and are necessary to find out if new treatments are more effective than those currently accepted as standard of care. New breast cancer treatments (e.g. surgery, radiotherapy and drug therapies) and care must be thoroughly tested through the clinical trials or research process before they are made widely available to breast cancer patients. Thanks to trials, we’ve developed effective prevention and treatment strategies and breast cancer screening programmes using mammograms.

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Look Good Feel Better expands its free wellbeing programme

National cancer support service Look Good Feel Better continues to evolve its free programme to offer a diverse range of wellbeing sessions including both in-community and online classes, expert Q&As and podcasts. Navigating cancer can be as daunting emotionally and mentally as it is to physically deal with prognosis and treatment, so the programme is aimed at boosting confidence and provides an opportunity to connect with others who truly understand what you are going through.

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Metavivors NZ – always looking for new members

We asked Metavivor Tania Honey to describe this online peer support group for people with advanced breast cancer. Here’s her take: 

1. We all have a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis and I believe live or have lived in NZ at some point 

2. It's a private page. Not any Tom, Dick or Mary can join. It gives you an extra feeling of safety that only other Metavivors are on this site.

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Cuppa and a chat online with Breast Cancer Support Aotearoa

Breast Cancer Support Aotearoa (BCSA) begins the year with the continuation of its ‘Cuppa and a Chat’ online support groups.  Held on Zoom, the inaugural groups were so successful last year that Chair Liz Pennington is keen to continue and encourages women to join these informal sessions.

‘We welcome anyone with a lived experience of breast cancer (any age and stage of their journey) to participate in this peer-led online support group,’ says Liz. ‘The group provides a welcoming space to connect with others who share similar experiences, a place to give and receive support.’ 

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Looking for new members in Auckland: Busting with Life Dragon Boat Team

Setting New Year’s resolutions for: growing your fitness?, making new friends?, doing something new, different and FUN?

Come along to one of our trainings and see if dragon boating is for you! We will supply you with a life-jacket and paddle, all you need is clothing suitable to exercise in on the water and footwear you don’t mind getting wet.

What you get out of joining the team:

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Papers for BCAC's AGM 2024

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Sex, Relationships and Breast Cancer

We acknowledge discussing sex and intimacy can be tapu/sacred and a sensitive topic for some cultural groups. We are open to your feedback on ways that we can improve our approach and information on this topic.

Our thoughts and tips are intended to apply to everyone, whether you’re heterosexual, gay or anywhere on the LGBTQI+ spectrum, whatever your age and ethnicity and whether your cancer is early or advanced.

Much of our advice applies whatever gender you are, but a lot of information relates to female bodies, given that more than 99% of breast cancer occurs in women, with around 25 men and 3,500 women diagnosed each year in Aotearoa New Zealand. There’s a section specifically on male breast cancer further on in this article.

Before cancer

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The Pinkies Are Back

The Pinkies Are Back depicts a group of extraordinary women conquering and surviving breast cancer, setting up a dragon boat team, and working together to win a gold medal in a competition held in Auckland. It’s an ode to women on the water. There are breast cancer survivor dragon boat teams around the world, as it has become an established popular rehabilitation system - "Exercise is Medicine". They put all efforts into paddling, just as they fight for the silver lining of their life. Released in New Zealand cinemas on March 18, 2021, and globally distributed in 2022, the film continues to inspire people around the world and not only those who have been affected by breast cancer.

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Upcoming events

Dr Jo Prendergast - Cancer and Cartwheels
24 May, 2025 - 4:30PM

Q Theatre Loft, 305 Queen St, Auckland.

Dr Jo has boobs behaving badly! Laugh through the tough stuff with an hilarious night of meaningful comedy! A light-hearted show about Dr Jo’s victory over cancer and her cartwheeling ability. Illness, menopause and aging! A comedy show about coping with change. 

"A cracker of a show with an important message" - Glam Adelaide

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The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) provides a united voice for NZ women who are experiencing breast cancer. We support, inform and represent those with breast cancer so they can make informed choices about their treatment and care. Formed in 2004, BCAC is a registered charity run by breast cancer survivors. If you would like to join us to help improve breast cancer treatment and care in Aotearoa, New Zealand please email us to find out more. 

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