To both raise funds for advanced breast cancer research and treatments and to always be an advocate for advanced breast cancer patients – educating and highlighting the issues they face.
Our Mission
Our Mission
To both raise funds for advanced breast cancer research and treatments and to always be an advocate for advanced breast cancer patients – educating and highlighting the issues they face
What we know
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There’s very little research funding dedicated to advanced breast cancer
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A small percentage of the money raised in the name of breast cancer goes directly to those with advanced breast cancer
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There are few support services specifically for those with advanced breast cancer
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There is little awareness and understanding of advanced breast cancer
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There are at least five innovative medicines that improve quality and/or length of life for those with advanced breast cancer that are funded in Australia but not New Zealand
620
People die each year of advanced breast cancer in New Zealand.
30
Of all breast cancer diagnoses will eventually become advanced and incurable, according to US statistics.
40
More likely that a New Zealander will die than an Australian with breast cancer.
435
Is spent per person on medicines in Australia.
180
Is spent per person on medicines in New Zealand.
80
Of approved new medicines are publicly funded in the UK.
39
Of approved new medicines are publicly funded in Australia.
13
Of approved new medicines are publicly funded in New Zealand.
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There’s very little research funding dedicated to advanced breast cancer
-
A small percentage of the money raised in the name of breast cancer goes directly to those with advanced breast cancer
-
There are few support services specifically for those with advanced breast cancer
-
There is little awareness and understanding of advanced breast cancer
-
There are at least five innovative medicines that improve quality and/or length of life for those with advanced breast cancer that are funded in Australia but not New Zealand
620
People die each year of advanced breast cancer in New Zealand.
30
Of all breast cancer diagnoses will eventually become advanced and incurable, according to US statistics.
40
More likely that a New Zealander will die than an Australian with breast cancer.
435
Is spent per person on medicines in Australia.
180
Is spent per person on medicines in New Zealand.
80
Of approved new medicines are publicly funded in the UK.
39
Of approved new medicines are publicly funded in Australia.
13
Of approved new medicines are publicly funded in New Zealand.
There is much work to do! Prioritising the health and wellbeing of advanced breast cancer patients and extending the lives of these patients is something KLF is totally committed to doing.
There is much work to do!
Prioritising the health and wellbeing of advanced breast cancer patients and extending the lives of these patients is something KLF is totally committed to doing.
Treatment Access
Support for patient access to the latest, best and most innovative treatments in alignment with other countries such as Australia.
Education & Awareness
Supporting patient and public education & awareness about unfunded drugs in New Zealand.
Clinical Trials
Access to participation in clinical trials in New Zealand.
Research
Dedicated and ongoing research into advanced breast cancer.
Management Of Side Effects
Support to manage and minimise side effects of breast cancer such as lymphoedema.
