Breast Cancer
Surviving Breast Cancer
This year in New Zealand an estimated 2500 cases are expected to be diagnosed and 700 people are expected to die from this disease. Audio
Herceptin Data
Unpublished data shows the breast cancer drug Herceptin may be a third less effective if it's given after chemotherapy. Audio
Breast Cancer Hair Test
Managing Director of Fermiscan is behind a new test for breast cancer where hair is x-rayed to detect molecular changes. Audio
Pharmac to Fully Fund Herceptin
At least one lawyer is warning supporters of the drug for women with early breast cancer, not to get their hopes up. Audio
Protein that Causes Breast Cancer can Spread
Researchers in the US say they have identified for the first time a protein that causes breast cancer to spread. Audio
Herceptin Ultimatum
Campaigners for the breast-cancer drug, Herceptin, have issued an ultimatum to the government in election year. Audio
Everyday Plastics Could Contribute To Breast Cancer
Dr Karin Michels, associate professor at Harvard's Department of Epidemiology, will not eat food wrapped or stored in plastic. Audio
Pharmac Review
The drug-buying agency has been completing it defence in a judicial review case brought by eight breast cancer patients. Audio
Herceptin Court Case
The drug agency Pharmac says it did everything right in deciding on a contentious funding plan for the breast cancer drug. Audio
Legal Challenge Against Pharmac
A legal challenge is brought by eight women against Pharmac over the breast cancer drug Herceptin. Audio
Minister's Cancer Treatment
Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban has revealed she is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Audio
Insight Sunday 12 August: Herceptin
Karen Brown explores Pharmac's decision to fund a restricted nine-week course of the breast cancer drug, Herceptin Audio
Breast cancer
The Liggins Institute's associate director explains the role of a growth hormone in the development of breast cancer. Audio
Breast Cancer Genetics (Health)
We understand little of the biology of breast cancer, although genetic changes are likely to be important. Audio
Breast Cancer (Health)
Steve Parker, an intervention breast radiologist from Denver, Colorado, talks about non-surgical options in breast care. Audio