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NZ Herald 9Jan2010 B1 Plastic not fantastic - a chemical commonly used in drink bottles and food packaging has been phased out overseas. Here it's a different story, reports Chris Barton
A3 Chemical in plastic bottles "poisoning us" -Top scientist warns of health risks but Food Safety Authority say's its safe
A19 Fight against plastics chemical a matter fro the consumer by Tracey Barnett.
Sunday Star Times Oct 18th : Revealed: where breast cancer cash goes. Kiwi foundation spends $1.4m to raise $3.3m by Tony Wall A4.
The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation spent almost half of the money it raised last year on fundraising administration costs and staff wages, figures released publicly for the first time.
Bay of Plenty Times 20th Aug : Big fines mooted for Hi Cane infringers. Protesters win bid for action over misuse of fruit spray. by John Cousins ( editor Hi-cane promotes bud break in Kiwi fruit vines )
Sunday Star Times 23rd Aug The big brain drain- Why some chemo patients are finding it a forgettable experience. by Lucy Atkins: Guardian News and Media with additional reporting.
Herald on Sunday 28th June :Cancer billboards spark anger by Anna Leask and Nicola Shepheard
The Bay Chronicle 18th June: Cancer foundation benefits from top breakfast by Beth Hill
NZ Herald A3 30th May : Surgeon identified in botch-up case.
High court refuses secrecy for doctor who left breast patient horribly scarred by Vaimoana Tapaleao
NZ Herald 24th April :NZ breast cancer research causes
a stir NZPA
The Bay Chronicle 16th April :It's a growing health movement by Keri Molloy Trustingly or blindly -we expose ourselves to toxic chemicals
NZ Herald 7th Jan 09 Pinkwashing : The dark art favoured by certain companies ( you know who you are) of using ostentatious support for breast cancer research to promote your products or services (Source : Independent) printed pg A14 Sideswipe by Ana Samways
NZ Herald 7th Jan 09 Single gene gives new clues on breast cancer Reuters
The Bay Chronicle Dec 18th Toxic spray scare at Taipa by Richard Edmondson
Citrus grower Kerifresh sprayed 8.4 hectares of mandarin trees near Taipa Area School with Thionex from 7am to 2pm on Nov 12th to control an infestation of Australian whitefly
NZ Herald 17th Dec Cancer group delighted with ban --by Eloise Gibson .
ERA bans pesticide endosulphan effective from January 16th. Breast Cancer Network said " it was delighted with the decision to ban endosulphan from use on parks, playing fields and crops.
Sunday Star Times Dec 14th 2008 News: Anger at breast cancer charity's wine promotion . Classic case of "pink washing" given alcohol linked to disease, says critic " In tough economic times the charity dollar is absolutley vital to us, but our main mission is the prevention of cancer and that's far, far more important than the dollar value' Cancer society chief executive Dalton Kelly.
by reporter Tony Wall
Herceptin may have wider uses-breast tumour study Sunday Star Times 14.12,08 -AP.
Sunday Star Times Nov 23rd 2008 FOCUS: PINK POWER Each year we are deluged with pink products plugging breast cancer month, from pink biscuits to pink phones. But how did one disease come to monopolise the attention of the cancer charity market-and where does the money go? Tony Wall Reports. pg C 2/3
Herald on Sunday 12/10/08 Drink link to breast cancer -Binge drinking is putting young New Zealand women at increased risk of breast cancer Rachel Grunwell reports.
LIFESTYLE CHANGES : The World Cancer Research Fund research says 30-40% of cancers can be avoided by lifestyle changes such as:
Be as lean as possible
Be physically active for at least 30 minutes a day
Eat more of a variety of vegetables and fruit
Limit alcohol: two standard drinks per day for men and one for women
Don't smoke
Avoid sugary drinks and other energy-dense foods
Harbour News -Auckland City 10/10/08 Pink Ribbon Day supports breast cancer battlers by janie Smith
NZ Herald 6/9/08 Imaging method spots more breast tumours. Imaging MBI a technology using special cameras developed by GE Medical Systems and Gamma Medica-Ideas is exciting researchers. Reuters
NZ Herald 31/7/08 National would fund year of Herceptin by Martin Johnston Health Reporter
Time Magazine 21/7/08 pg 53 Life: Going green The truth about Plastic. It's in just about everything- which may be harmful to you and the planet. How to shrink your plastic footprint by Bryan Walsh
The Bay Chronicle 3.7.08 Chemical Soup: the burden of proof By Keri Molloy Editor. "However absence of evidence is not the same as evidence of absence . We would be happy to work with concerned residents and if possible take a closer look at two or three diseases to see if there were significant excesss"Northland Medical officer of health Jonathon Jarman
NZ Herald 13.2.08 Herceptin heroines' in for long haul NZPA
read more on line at http://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/news?article=c5f7173c-b956-40fc-8b91-eb0dcb416db0
NZ Herald 11.2.08 A2 Pharmac faces "please explain" in court. Medicines agency says benefits of longer Herceptin treatment don't justify cost NZPA.
A3 Risk in baby bottles Parents who heat plastic baby bottles risk feeding their children a synthetic hormone linked with medical, reproductive and developmental problems, according to a University of Missouri study. The chemical -bisphenol A- is used in making hard ploycarbonate plastic and leaches out of the bottles when heated or filled with hot liquids, researchers said. Bisphenol A is a synthetic oestrogen that can cause feminisation in boys, an onset of early puberty in girls, prostate and breast cancer, and some forms of diabetes. ( Full report NZ Herald 11.2.08)
Sunday Star Times 21.10.07 A5 Breast Cancer link to plastic. Expert says exposure to low levels of chemicals is dangerous by Mary Jane Boland.
Chemicals in plastic -like some drink bottles , babies bottles, and food containers-are raising a women's risk of breast cancer , says visiting US expert Dr Maricel Maffini Tufts University Boston
NZ Herald 18.10.07 A19 Hospital angels make cancer pain bearable. Caring and efficient staff are a credit to their professions by Garth George
NZ Herald 6.10.07 A11 Been there, got the Bee-shirt Graphic designer blends NZ and Japanese pop culture in breast cancer fundraiser. by Maggie McNaughton consumer affairs reporter. Jun Arita 24yr old beat 399 other people to design a T-shirt for 2008 Glassons Breast Cancer Research Trust collection
NZ Herald 30.8.07 A19 Pre-surgery hypnosis aids cancer recovery Women who are hypnotised before having surgery for breast cancer spend less time in the operaring theatre and recover better , say American researchers. Telegraph Group Ltd
NZ Herald 30.8.07 A15 Cancer Society warns of grim times ahead after court ruling on drug NZPA The High Court in Wellington has turned down an application for interim relief from eight women seeking funding for the breast cancer drug Herceptin.
NZ Herald 21.8.07 A9 Doctors campaign for cancer scanners. New PET technology could help avoid needless surgery and improve treatments by Martin Johnston
NZ Herald 13.8.07 A13 New breast cancer drug Funded by Pharmac.Exemestane an aromatase inhibitor drug , can help to block the growth of hormone dependent tumours by lowering the amount of estrogen in the body
Northland Age 24.7.07 A Cancer cure story shared :Hastings journalist Monique Hewitt first spoke to Pam Stevens last year, she has now written a book . Breast Cancer why women are dying needlessly. ph/fax 09 442 2494 for orders $29.95 in P&P
NZ Herald11.6.07 A9 Exercise and Diet key to survival Breast cancer patients can halve risk of dying with fresh fruit diet and a brisk walk by Jeremy Laurance
NZ Herald 7.6.07 Avocado extract can boost power of breast cancer drug A toxin found in avocados could improve the disease -killing effects of the major breast cancer drug Tamoxifen, scientists believe AAP
NZ Herald 29.5.07 A2 $25m clinic to tackle backlog of cancer cases Patients may no longer have to go to Australia for radiation by Martin Johnson health reporter. To be provided in a purpose built cliic in Epsom from next year
A3 Faulty-gene find will speed diagnosis of cancers Mutations common in general population believed to play role in triggering disease by Steve Connor in London. Independent
NZ Herald 11.5.07 A3 NZ patients denied cancer drugs Study shows country's uptake of new treatments is amongst worst in the world NZPA
NZ Herald 9.5.07 A1 Safety fear over dye used in breast ops by Martin Johnston Health reporter
NZ Herald 4.5.07 A7 9 weeks of Herceptin better than nothing NZPA
NZ Herald11.4.07 A11 10 top ways to fight off cancer Eating small amounts of red meat can increase the risk of breast cancer by more than 50 % in older women, says a study published last week. It is the latest in a series of "cancer scare " studies to make headlines. Bryony Gordon identifies 10 of the top foods believed to help decrease the risk of disease.The list is : GreenTea, Carrots, Apples, Blueberries, Onions, Cabbage, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Watercress, Chillies.- Telegraph Group Ltd
NZ Herald 5.4.07 Red Meat raises risk of breast cancer: research Butchers ' leader dismisses study that suggests dangers to older women in small amounts of beef, lamb or pork. Telegraph GroupLtd
Hormone replacement therapy found safer than thought after new analysis Reuters
NZ Herald 23.3.07 Hiccup or two on the way to fast-track cancer treatment Radiotherapy in Australia is helping to cut into the 12 week waiting lists in NZ by Errol Kiong Health reporter
A2 Nine-week Herceptin funding criticised Proposal driven by cost, not sound medicine, says Breast Cancer Coalition by Errol King Health reporter.
The Plan:The $6 million-a-year proposal would mean public funding of Herceptin from June 1st helping about 350 women. Senior doctors advising Pharmac on the implementation of Herceptin had wanted women to receive a 12- month course
NZ Herald 15.2.07 A9 Breast cancer patient wants money back Woman who paid for Herceptin treatment goes to Human rights commission. NZPA
NZ Herald 26.1.07 Fighting cancer , after a fashion . New season T-shirt
designs launched for Breast Cancer Research Trust in Glassons stores-Errol King
NZ Herald 26.1.07 Cancer-fighting links confirmed. Researchers find a
high fibre diet could halve the risk of developing breast cancer --Independent
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