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Pharmac Minister David Seymour presents his latest Letter of Expectations.

In her new role as a member of Pharmac’s Consumer and Patient Working Group (read more here) BCAC Chair Libby Burgess attended today’s presentation by Hon David Seymour of his latest Letter of Expectations from Pharmac, which he said contained “no great change" from last year’s.

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 17:12
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BCAC Chair appointed to new Pharmac consumer group

BCAC Chair Libby Burgess has just been appointed as a member of Pharmac’s new Consumer and Patient Working Group, chaired by Malcolm Mulholland of Patient Voice Aotearoa. 

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 17:08
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New online breast screening system - Te Puna is now live across Aotearoa New Zealand

BCAC welcomes Te Puna, BreastScreen Aotearoa’s new online breast screening system, which is now live right across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Te Puna replaces an old platform and moves Breastscreen Aotearoa from paper-based to digital assessments. This means improved reliability, functionality and usability. It also means much better tracking of participants, improved data and reporting.

Fri, 07/11/2025 - 16:45
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From Patient to Pioneer: How Dr. Matt Brughelli turned his breast cancer recovery into a strength program for others

When AUT exercise scientist Dr. Matt Brughelli was diagnosed with breast cancer, twice, his world changed overnight. After years of working with athletes, he suddenly faced major surgery, radiation treatment, and relentless fatigue. “I went from swimming every day to being unable to lift my arm,” he recalls. A mastectomy and axillary lymph node biopsy following his second diagnosis left him with severely restricted shoulder mobility, diminished strength, and constant exhaustion.

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 10:21
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LOLIPOP trial now recruiting in Counties Manukau

If you’ve just been diagnosed in the Counties Manukau area and are about to have breast cancer surgery at Middlemore Hospital, you might be interested in participating in the LOLIPOP clinical trial. The aim is to see if an extra treatment with a local anaesthetic during and just after surgery can help prevent or reduce ongoing chronic pain that some women experience after surgery.

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 15:19
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Recent Pharmac review calls for sweeping changes

Pharmac’s recently released summary of an independent external review of their workplace culture concludes that their current operating model is “not fit for purpose” and recommends a reset of vision, strategy and operating model.

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 18:51
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Letrole (letrozole) supply issue

If you’ve noticed that your pharmacy has given you a different brand of letrozole this month there’s no need to worry. The company that usually supplies the Letrole brand of this medicine has a temporary supply issue. They have sourced a different brand, Accord Letrozole, that will be used until their own product is available again. The replacement brand contains the same active ingredient (letrozole) in the same quantity as Letrole so should have exactly the same properties as Letrole.

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 11:21
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Mindfulness and cancer: Finding calm and confidence through MBSR

A cancer diagnosis can feel like the world has suddenly shifted beneath you, bringing uncertainty, fear, and overwhelming emotions. BCAC member Jan Haworth, who runs Mindfulness Aotearoa, recently shared how Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) helped her navigate her breast cancer journey—offering a way to face uncertainty, reduce anxiety, and reconnect with joy, even amid treatment.

Sat, 03/15/2025 - 11:23
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Petition to get Keytruda (pembrolizumab) funded for early breast cancer

BCAC urges you to sign this petition, lodged by Catherine Cooke, asking the government to fund Keytruda for early stage triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). We applied to Pharmac for funding of Keytruda for early and advanced TNBC in November 2022.

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 16:23
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Breast Cancer Foundation and Sweet Louise launch Journey Mapping Project

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ and Sweet Louise have just launched their Breast Cancer Journey Mapping Project.  The aim is to better understand the experiences of New Zealand women who have faced breast cancer and to use the insights gained to ensure that all women have a better experience.

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 14:50
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