Recognising breast cancer First steps – diagnosis to treatment
Canopy Cancer Care is a leading private clinic for adult cancer patients. Our team specialises in the care of patients requiring cancer treatment. The Canopy vision is to offer New Zealanders the option of world class cancer care, delivered locally. Every day and with every patient we work towards this goal. The Canopy team has been providing an international standard of care for over eight years. During this time we have built a strong team who are all passionate about our patients and the outcomes that matter to them most.
We have world class facilities located in
Epsom, Auckland
Takapuna, Auckland
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
and now also in Whangarei, Northland
What is Breast Cancer?
Classification
Luminal A: The most common subtype and represents 50% – 60% of all breast cancers.
Luminal B: Hormone-receptor positive (estrogen-receptor and/or progesterone-receptor positive Luminal B), and either HER2 positive or HER2 negative.
Triple-Negative: Cancer that tests negative for
estrogen receptors
progesterone receptors
and HER2 protein
About 10 – 20% of breast cancers are triple-negative breast cancers.
Incidence
Breast cancer is the third most common cancer in NZ and accounts for more than 600 deaths each year (MoH). In 2016 there were 3323 cases registered. 96.8 cases per 100,000.
Survival rates
80%
of people with breast cancer survive 80% 10 years or more.
-our target is to have our patients seen by a Specialist within 7 days.
The highest professional standards
-comes from selecting only highly experienced and dedicated Specialists, nurses and support staff.
Personalised treatment plans
by professionals committed to delivering quality care, patient experience and outcomes.
Global sourcing of therapies
– we will reach across the globe to ensure patients have access to the most effective drug therapies
Individualised patient care program
– with a focus on outcomes that matter to patients, the Under the Canopy program has been specifically designed to support patients navigate their personal cancer journey as comfortably as possible.
Purpose designed treatment clinics
– ensuring a calm and relaxed healing environment.
Canopy TV
– an online news channel for the cancer community
Specialist on call 24/7
– for complete peace of mind.
Evidence based care and external accreditation
– to ensure we are delivering world class care and treatment options
Canopy Cancer Care breast team
Drs Reuben Broom, Mike McCrystal, Naera Waters and Abbey Wrigley make up the Canopy breast team in Auckland. Dr Joanna Jones covers the Bay of Plenty region, with Lisa Dawson and Abbey Wrigley in Whangarei.
This world class specialist oncology team has extensive experience in breast cancer in the fields of research, education and patient care.
The Oncologists are supported by Specialist Breast Nurse Chelsea Prout.
If you have an adult or young adult patient with breast cancer requiring an opinion regarding systemic treatments or symptomatic management, please contact Canopy Cancer Care with a referral to the Breast Team.
Canopy specialises in the care of patients requiring cancer treatment with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, antibody therapy, hormone therapy and more targeted therapies.
Treatment options and referral options
If you have a patient experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned, they may need to see a
Breast Physician and/or
Breast Surgeon
Followed by
Radiation Oncologist and/or a Medical Oncologist
Making a referral is easy
or contact: admin@canopycancercare.co.nz (Auckland and Northland)