Early breast cancer survivors with a low risk of their cancer developing after treatment will soon benefit from a new system of follow-up care in the MidCentral Health district. Breast Cancer Foundation chief executive Evangelia Henderson said the Thriving After Early Breast Cancer programme was an exciting development she hoped would be the first of many partnerships like it around New Zealand. SUPPLIED Evangelia Henderson, chief executive of the Breast Cancer Foundation, says the new programme is an exciting development. SUPPLIED Breast cancer foundation nurse consultant Melissa Warren heads a new service for MidCentral Health breast cancer survivors. WARWICK SMITH/STUFF Palmerston North's clock tower is one of several New Zealand landmarks lit in pink for breast cancer awareness.

Source: Stuff October 01, 2019 03:56 UTC