The expression ‘under the canopy’ means being under a roof-type structure that is designed to help us and keep us safe. But what does this mean when it’s referred to in relation to cancer patients?

The 365 From Survive to Thrive journal helps motivate, encourage and support women to start on a path to recovery and good health. It might just be what you or a loved one needs to thrive.

The Cancer Society is welcoming registrations to their Webinar Series and Cancer Support Series.  These sessions are held on alternate weeks either in person or via Zoom.

Making it easy to give a hand Support Crew is a free online support platform that easily co-ordinates meals and support for family and friends in need. Create a Support Page for yourself or someone else.

A positive sense of wellbeing is beneficial in dealing with the stresses of everday life. An inhanced awareness of your emotional wellbeing during and after treatment has proven benefits including stress and anxiety management, improved resilience and pain management.

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At Auckland Breast Centre we recommend annual breast screening from the age of 40

Oncoplastic surgery combines plastic surgery techniques with breast cancer resection techniques. When a large lumpectomy is required that will leave the breast distorted, the remaining tissue is sculpted to realign the nipple and areola and restore a natural appearance to the breast shape.

Breast cancer surgery is always accompanied by an examination of one or more of the lymph nodes in the armpit, sometimes referred to as the axilla. If cancer spreads from the breast, it travels to these “sentinel” lymph nodes first.

Also known as ultrasound biopsy or ultrasound-guided injection, ultrasound-guided breast biopsy is an accurate way to take samples of tissue from within the breast that are visible on ultrasound but may not be able to be felt by you or your doctor.