About
A Bit of Background
The New Zealand Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer Trust was established in June 2021 and is a registered charity (CC59419) under the Charities Act 2005.
We are driven by a single goal; to improve outcomes for whānau.
To achieve this we work closely with clinicians, scientists, families and communities across three key areas: Education, Impact and Equity.
What We Do
Making A Difference
Furthering our cause and improving outcomes for whānau who are impacted by familial breast and ovarian cancer is our most important priority. We do this by focusing on three key areas - Advancing Education, Reducing the Rate & Impact and Promoting Equity. Our success isn’t measured in terms of wealth or profit, but by how well people with familial breast and ovarian cancer live.
ADVANCE EDUCATION
Encourage and support research for familial breast and ovarian cancer
Provide expertise, information and education to local, regional and national organisations or government authorities in relation to prevention and treatment
Facilitate networks for those working with familial breast and ovarian cancer
REDUCE THE RATE & IMPACT
Establish through consultation, best practice guidelines, standards and recommendations for Clinicians
Contribute to improving the consistency of care and outcomes in the fields of risk assessment, detection, diagnosis, prevention, surveillance, treatment and psychological support
PROMOTE EQUITY
Advocate for equitable care
Promote equity among ethnicities and cultures across communities in relation to access for services for the prevention and treatment of familial breast and ovarian cancer