Kennedy, from Northland in Wellington, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer after discovering a lump eight years ago. READ MORE:* More 'inclusive' breast cancer screening service needed for minority groups, advocates say* Breast cancer battle: 'I've realised I don't need breasts to feel like a woman'* I'm happy to be a cancer survivor, but I do miss my nipplesAn estimated 3300 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and 650 women will die. She is helping to improve the odds for a successful breast reconstruction, thanks to a $228,000 grant from Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, the Health Research Council of New Zealand and Breast Cancer Cure. For many it was the last stage on their breast cancer journey. Breast Cancer Foundation NZ chief executive Evangelia Henderson​ said the study was one of three “hugely promising projects” which “have the potential to turn around the statistics on breast cancer in New Zealand”.

Source: Stuff January 13, 2021 16:01 UTC