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October 2, 2023 | News

Younger started needed for Māori cancer screening

The Breast Cancer Foundation wants screening for breast cancer in Māori and Pasifika women to start earlier.

Atereano Mateariki Posted On October 2, 2023

September 29, 2023 | Paakiwaha

Ah-Leen Rayner | Chief Executive Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Ahead of the election, the charity has surveyed the main political parties to find out what they will or won’t do to tackle breast cancer, the leading cause of death for NZ women under 65.

Claudette Hauiti Posted On September 29, 2023

September 28, 2023 | News

Masectomy wake up for island wāhine

A wahine Māori on Matakana Island is urging more women to get mammograms. Kirihi Murray, a 45-year island resident, was […]

Atereano Mateariki Posted On September 28, 2023

September 28, 2023 | Paakiwaha

Kirihi Murray | Ambassador for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Kirihi Murray is a Wahine Māori who lives on Matakana Island is a survivor of breast cancer and an ambassador for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. She is here with us this morning to share her journey.

Dale Husband Posted On September 28, 2023

August 30, 2023 | News

Breast screen bill challenge for Government

National Party health spokesperson Shane Reti beleives his members bill to increase the maximum age for free breast cancer screening from 69 to 74 will put the Government in a tight spot.

Atereano Mateariki Posted On August 30, 2023