UK move prompts push for Kadcyla in NZ
BCAC is pushing for breakthrough breast cancer drug, Kadcyla, to be publicly funded in New Zealand after a “monumental u-turn” in the UK which has seen the drug funded there.
New recommendations for preventative treatment for women with a familial risk of breast cancer
New guidelines in the UK recommend that healthy post-menopausal women with a familial risk of developing breast cancer be prescribed the medicine anastrazole in a bid to help ward off the disease.<
BCAC and NZBCF plead for a change of heart on Perjeta funding
Two of the country’s major breast cancer charities have joined forces to plead for the 160 women denied public access to the breakthrough breast cancer drug, Perjeta.
Conference hears about new and innovative breast cancer treatments
The latest in new and innovative breast cancer treatments and recent developments to empower patients were discussed at the Australia New Zealand Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Group (ANZBCTG) confe
Storage King a loyal supporter of breast cancer charity
Storage King NZ is turning pink again this breast cancer month to help support the Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) and the thousands of New Zealanders diagnosed with breast cancer each year
Meditation and mindfulness can help improve quality of life for breast cancer survivors
A recent US study has highlighted the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
BCAC develop action plan for better access to breast cancer clinical trials
BCAC committee members have developed an action plan to improve access to clinical trials in New Zealand following an advocates’ workshop in Sydney last week.
Women with breast cancer eligible for free ‘flu vaccination
If you have breast cancer you are eligible for a free influenza vaccination and now is the best time to be immunised before the winter ‘flu season arrives.
The annual immunisation is recommended for people with ongoing medical conditions, who are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from influenza, such as pneumonia.
Review highlights NZ’s poor access to cancer medicines
The latest review of New Zealand’s access to new and innovative medicines presents a damning picture of underfunding for cancer medicines.
Valuable experience gained at young adult oncology conference
Attending the Inaugural International Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Congress in Sydney late last year was a fascinating and valuable experience for BCAC committee member, Greer Davis.
The congress was titled “Crossing Boundaries and bringing it all together” and really focused on the complex nature of treating and supporting young people with cancer.
