About Breast Cancer
First steps – diagnosis to treatment
Recognising Breast cancer
Canopy Cancer Care is a leading private clinic for adult cancer patients. Our team specialises in the care of patients requiring cancer treatment. The Canopy vision is to offer New Zealanders the option of world-class cancer care, delivered locally, right here in New Zealand. Every day and with every patient we work towards this goal. The Canopy team has been providing an international standard of care since 2010. During this time we have built a strong team who are all passionate about our patients and the outcomes that matter to them most.
We have world-class facilities located in:
What is Breast Cancer?
Classification
Luminal A: The most common subtype and represents 50% – 60% of all breast cancers.
Luminal B: Hormone-receptor positive (estrogen-receptor and/or progesterone-receptor positive Luminal B), and either HER2 positive or HER2 negative.
Triple-Negative: Cancer that tests negative for:
- estrogen receptors
- progesterone receptors
- HER2 protein
About 10 – 20% of breast cancers are triple-negative breast cancers.
Incidence & Survival rates
Breast cancer is the third most common cancer in NZ and accounts for more than 600 deaths each year (MoH). In 2016 there were 3323 cases registered. 96.8 cases per 100,000.
80% of people with breast cancer survive 80% 10 years or more.
Signs and Symptoms
- Unexplained breast lump with or without pain
- Nipple discharge – blood stained or translucent
- Nipple retraction
- Skin changes – nodularity, thickening, tethering, peau d’orange
- Unexplained lump in the axilla
Potential Risk Factors
- Age
- Prolonged HRT
- Contraceptive pill
- Family history – BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 carrier
More information
Find more information on Breast cancer
Why choose Canopy Cancer Care
Information for referrers
If you have a patient experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned, they may need to see a:
- Breast Physician and/or
- Breast Surgeon
Followed by:
- Radiation Oncologist and/or a Medical Oncologist
Urgent appointment available:
Contact 09 623 5602
Making a referral is easy
Make referrals via:
Or contact us:
Auckland and Northland
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Tauranga
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Hawke's Bay
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Rotorua
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