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Stop Cancer where it starts

Annual General Meeting 2006

An Update on the Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC)

PLUS An Evening with Lyn Swinburne & Raelene Boyle

Livlif Exhibition

BREAST CANCER NETWORK NZ INC

Breast cancer remains a killer disease for more than 600 women every year in spite of earlier diagnosis, new surgical techniques, anti-oestrogenic drugs, new chemotherapeutic agents and a falling mortality rate. Those who experience the disease suffer major physical, emotional and financial impact on their lives, as do their families.

The Breast Cancer Network NZ petition asks government for a breast cancer strategy focused on reversing the rising incidence of breast cancer in New Zealand. Additionally, it asks that government acknowledge that synthetic chemicals in the environmental have a role in the development of breast cancer, and asks that New Zealand women are tested to establish the level of residues carried in their bodies. Finally, it requests that a precautionary approach be adopted with all chemicals where there is evidence of a link with breast cancer.

A prevention strategy is a long-term strategy that will have greatest impact on our daughters and granddaughters, but can also reduce breast cancer risk for women today. For the sake of our women, present and future, we call on Government to do all within its power to reduce the incidence of this disease.

Download Petition here - please support the Petition
Gillian Woods ph 489 5470
Barbara Mason ph 625 4186
Breast Cancer Network NZ Inc, P O Box 62-666, Kalmia St, Auckland

Breast Cancer Network NZ Inc is an independent group of New Zealand women, most of whom have experienced breast cancer. We promote the issues and needs of those affected by breast cancer, advocate for improved treatment and care, and work towards the prevention of the disease for the benefit of the whole community. Read more about our Stop Cancer Where it Starts project.

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