Breast Cancer Network - long standing committee member retires

Breast Cancer Network is losing one of their longest standing committee members. 

From 1975 to 1996 Barbara was a scientific officer for the Auckland Breast Cancer Study Group and then employed on a Health Research Council Grant studying insulin-like growth factors in breast cancer. During this time Barbara Holt invited Barbara to meetings of Breast Cancer Network (then known as Breast Cancer Action) and she has been on the committee since 1998. Leaving oncology nursing and entering research satisfied Barbara's desire to contribute to prevention and cure of cancer.

In 2004 Barbara Mason was appointed Chairperson and coordinated the work of Breast Cancer Network for 4 years through the very busy period of the First National Conference and the 2006 BCN petition to Parliament. Barbara has worked on building the organisation, gaining new funding sources and establishing strong networks in both the breast cancer and scientific fields. She has also been a tireless worker in the Stop Cancer Where it Starts project. 

Breast Cancer Network is grateful to Barbara's enormous effort, enthusiasm and dedication.  Enjoy your retirement Barbara!