Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Breast awareness
Breast cancer is most treatable when it’s found early.
From age 20, it’s important to know the look and feel of your breasts, and show any changes to your doctor. From age 40, we recommend you start regular mammograms.
Mammograms
Find out when you should start having mammograms and why, and whether you can get them for free.
Taking care of your breasts
Give yourself the best shot at detecting breast cancer early by following these simple steps.
Risk factors
There are some breast cancer risk factors you can change, and some you can't. Learn about the lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your breast cancer risk.
Inherited risk
Do you have family members with breast cancer? Learn about your own genetic risk.
Checked your breasts lately?
We'll show you how. Checking your breasts is easy as TLC. 'Know your normal', so you can find any changes in your breasts as soon as they appear.
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Touch
Touch both breasts. You’re feeling for any lumps or thickening of the tissue, even up into the armpits. -
Look
Look in front of a mirror. Can you see any physical changes to the breast shape, skin or nipples? -
Check
Check any breast changes with your doctor. Even if you’ve had a mammogram recently.
Real signs of breast cancer
Do you have…?
Real images courtesy of Scottish GovernmentWe’re here to help
If you’ve got questions about your breast health, get in touch.