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DR ANDREW SHELLING TALKS ABOUT GENETICS AND RISK - AGM 2010
WOMEN'S CHALLENGE 2010

Dr Andrew Shelling talks about
genetics and risk - AGM 2010

Dr Andrew Shelling gave this address at the BCN Annual Meeting in May 2010. Dr Shelling, an Associate Professor at Auckland University, is head of the Medical Genetics Group. His laboratory is interested in understanding the molecular changes that occur during the development of disease, particularly those occurring in breast and ovarian cancer, but also including premature menopause and infertility.

An understanding of these important changes will eventually improve the early detection of disease, and give opportunity to target more effective treatment. It was this together with a family history of cancer that he spoke about.

View Dr Andrew Shelling's presentation here – Pdf 1.3Mb

To read about the talk from Sue Claridge - The Future is Personalised Medicine Click here to download - Pdf 1Mb

2010 Women’s Challenge – a good run

Photos from the 2010 Women's Challenge Left to right: Pink parking, race begins, Dick Quax - Organiser.

The Women's Challenge is one of New Zealand's most well known women's only fun run/walks and this year was held in the lovely setting of Cornwall Park in Auckland on May 2nd. This event is about celebrating women and promoting good health, overall wellness and fitness. As the normally annual event could not be held in 2009, the ‘gap’ resulted in fewer participants this year, but it was apparent that those who joined in had a very enjoyable time, assisted by a beautiful clear autumn day. BCN leaflets were in the women’s registration packs, our volunteers helped with registrations, collected donations at the car park, set up a stand for enquiries, and BCN also receives a donation based on participant numbers.

BCN is delighted to acknowledge event organiser, Dick Quax, and the Women's Challenge for the continued support of Breast Cancer Network.
Thanks everyone!

Green for the Pink - October 2009 Wellington.

Julie Lamb's gig at the San Francisco Bath House, Cuba St, was held in support of Breast Cancer Network. Julie was featured on Good Morning TV on October 30th and Frankie and the Bee sang two of her songs. Julie said, 'A bunch of us wanted to raise some money for Breast Cancer Network NZ... so we put together this wee shindig!' Julie's album, Most and Least, and her CD, Cry as you Must, are available from her website www.mostandleast.co.nz, with 10% donated to BCN.

Thanks Julie!

Julie Lamb, Album Most and Least

Julie Lamb - Album Most and Least

First National Conference - Rotorua October 2007

Breast Cancer Network's 1st National Conference for those who have experienced Breast Cancer was an amazing experience - [Read more].

Herceptin Update

As many as 800 New Zealand women per year are diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer, a cancer that is generally more aggressive and has a poorer outcome than other types of breast cancer. - [Read more].

Vitamin D and Cancer

In May 2009 our AGM was addressed by Dr Robert Scragg, Associate Professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, talking about Vitamin D and Cancer.

He told those present that there is fairly good evidence for a link between low levels of vitamin D and colorectal cancer, and suggestive evidence of a link with breast cancer, with the need for further studies. His talk is featured in Issue 85 of Upfront U Kaiora, June/July 2009.

BCN is pleased to provide Dr Scragg's talk/presentation here for readers of our website. Click here to download a PDF File.

Dr Scragg - Speaker AGM 2009

Anne and Dr Scragg - AGM 2009