Pink Campervan visiting Coromandel to offer free breast health advice

The big pink campervan is on its spring tour making stops in Whangamatā, Pauanui, Tairua, Whitianga, Coromandel Town, Colville, Thames, and more to be confirmed.

Breast Health Education to the Regions

Every year, two specialist breast nurses travel on board the campervan, taking life-saving breast health education to regional New Zealand. The aim is to spread breast cancer awareness in communities that may not have access to specialist health services, with a focus on visiting hard-to-reach, rural locations.

Please note: Breast Cancer Foundation NZ does not offer mammograms on board its Pink Campervan and the campervan is different to BreastScreen Aotearoa’s mobile breast screening vans. BreastScreen Aotearoa is part of Health NZ and delivers the national breast screening programme.

Locals Encouraged to Stop By

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s chief executive, Ah-Leen Rayner, is encouraging locals to stop by to learn how they can protect themselves from breast cancer: “Early detection of breast cancer is the key to survival. One of the best ways we can save lives from breast cancer is to spread knowledge about the importance of going for mammograms and being breast aware.

“Our friendly nurse educators are keen to reach more New Zealanders with these life-saving messages. They can offer advice about how to lower your risk of breast cancer, what signs and symptoms to look out for and get you enrolled for breast screening. The Pink Campervan is a place where all women are welcome to connect with us and walk away feeling empowered to take charge of their breast health.”

More information

Breast cancer is the most common female cancer, with around 305 women diagnosed across the Waikato region every year. The good news is breast cancer is most easily treated when detected early – the 10-year survival rate for women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer via a mammogram is 95%. Breast Cancer Foundation NZ encourages women to be breast aware from age 20 and to consider starting mammograms at 40.

More information is available at Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Campervan, with locations and dates being added as they are confirmed.  

For more information please contact the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ on Phone: 0800 902 732 or email: info@bcf.org.nz.

About Breast Cancer Foundation NZ (BCFNZ):

 BCFNZ is a not-for-profit, non-government funded organisation that depends on donations and fundraising for its work in breast cancer education and awareness, medical research and training grants, advocacy, and supporting Kiwis with breast cancer. BCFNZ’s programmes are evidence-based, and overseen by its medical advisory committee. The pink ribbon symbol is a trademark of BCFNZ.