Recognising breast cancer First steps – diagnosis to treatment

Name: Canopy Cancer Care
Creator: Canopy Cancer Care

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, right here in New Zealand. Every day and with every patient we work towards this goal. The Canopy team has been providing an international standard of care since 2010. 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
Ormiston, South Auckland
Rodney, Auckland
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Whangarei, Northland
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Rotorua and Taupo, Bay of Plenty

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.

Signs and Symptoms

Unexplained breast lump with or without pain
Nipple discharge – blood stained or translucent
Nipple retraction
Skin changes – nodularity, thickening, tethering, peau d’orange
Unexplained lump in the axilla

Potential Risk Factors

Age

Prolonged HRT

Contraceptive pill

Family history – BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 carrier

Why choose Canopy?

Quick appointment times

-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.