Hello Everyone We hope you all had a good Christmas and New Years. It is now on to 2017 and we have a couple of new activities – a walking group starting and a Pink High Tea event to save the
Metipel Film
Call for nationwide access to film that helps to prevent radiation damage BCAC is pushing for a special silicon dressing that helps to reduce skin damage during radiation therapy to be used nationwide. The silicon film, called Mepitel film, is
Study Finds a Connection Between Sleep and Breast Cancer Survival
. Doctors recommend that adults get between seven and eight hours of sleep every night in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. People who do not get enough sleep may experience numerous side effects that are both physical and mental
Cooling caps to prevent chemo-induced hair loss
For many women, one of the most distressing side effects of chemotherapy can be hair loss, but more and more women are now turning to revolutionary new cold caps in a bid to retain their locks. Cold caps involve women
Memory issues after cancer
Memory issues after cancer may not be due to chemo Research has suggested some women experience mental haziness, dubbed “chemo brain,” during and soon after chemotherapy treatment. And one recent study found evidence of changes in the activity of certain
I’m not sick; I just have side effects
I’m not sick; I just have side effects – A young women’s story According to the little name tag barcode thing the hospital puts on you, I was 35 and 2 months at the time of my breast cancer diagnosis.
Pink Walk Terms and Conditions
Entries must be via the official entry forms or via the online registration process. All participants must abide by instructions from marshals and officials. The event will take place rain, hail or shine, however in the unlikely event of cancellation
Social support can help..
“Breast cancer patients that say they have people with whom they have a good time, or have “positive social interactions with”, are better able to deal with pain and other symptoms, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in Breast
The impact of breast cancer and Community Support
Wayne Douglas talks with Sue Winters of the Breast Cancer Trust, about the impact of breast cancer, and the need for community support for those affected. Watch the news article
Holistic Cancer Congress
The second annual Holistic Cancer Congress (HCC), took place in Penrose, Auckland on March 16-17. A range of local and international speakers addressed topics such as Options to improve results with orthodox medical treatments How diet may influence the development