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.
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
About 10 – 20% of breast cancers are triple-negative breast cancers.
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.
of people with breast cancer survive 80% 10 years or more.
Age
Prolonged HRT
Contraceptive pill
Family history – BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 carrier
-our target is to have our patients seen by a Specialist within 7 days.
-comes from selecting only highly experienced and dedicated Specialists, nurses and support staff.
by professionals committed to delivering quality care, patient experience and outcomes.
– we will reach across the globe to ensure patients have access to the most effective drug therapies
– 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.
– ensuring a calm and relaxed healing environment.
– an online news channel for the cancer community
– for complete peace of mind.
– to ensure we are delivering world class care and treatment options
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.
If you have a patient experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned, they may need to see a
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or contact: admin@canopycancercare.co.nz (Auckland and Northland)
or: admintauranga@canopycancercare.co.nz (Tauranga)
or fax: (09) 638 7295 (Auckland) or fax: (07) 577 0711 (Tauranga)