Our mission is to educate our community to raise awareness about all gynaecological cancers and support those affected.  In New Zealand, one woman dies every day from a gynaecological cancer. Early detection saves lives. The smear test detects abnormalities that may lead to cervical cancer. It cannot detect ovarian, uterine, vulval/vaginal cancers. Its vital you know the symptoms for early detection. It may save your life. 

A BUNCH TO GIVE AWAY EVERY WEEK! "My mum received her flowers and other treats today. She is absolutely over the moon and teary-eyed! Thanks so much to you guys and Wild Poppies. Wonderful!"

Sally McRae - Woman of the Month, December 2009 - February 2010  

I had a lump in my vulva. This lump appeared in the first months of 2008. It was noticeable, then not so.

I get annual check ups for Cervical Screening, Bladder cancer - due to my mother, and a Paternal Aunt losing this battle and a couple of cousins having it. I get Mammograms and have done since before they were free due to a grandmother having cancer there and many other places.

I was doing "Everything" to check that cancer did not visit me.

Click here to read Sally's story.

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What's New?     

 

Announcing Our General Manager: Sarah Hutchings - 08 February 2010

Hello, My name is Sarah Hutchings and I am very excited to be recently appointed as the General Manager for the Silver Ribbon Foundation.

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Interview with Ovarian Cancer Experts - 08 February 2010

Please click on the following link to listen to a recent interview with ovarian cancer experts. Please click here or if the link does not work, please copy the following:   http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?i=61373189&id=174490858

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February Newsletter - Cancer Connect and Latest Research and More! - 01 February 2010

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Anita Boon Pro Am 2009 Photos - 16 December 2009

Following the very successful inaugural Anita Boon Pro-Am Golf tournament, we invite you to look at a selection of photos from the prize giving ceremony. Click here to view them.

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December/January Newsletter out now! How to cope with cancer at Christmas, and much more! - 08 December 2009

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www.giftofknowledge.co.nz for all BRCA positive women and their families - 19 October 2009

The Gift of Knowledge has been created to provide information and support to people who are impacted by a genetic pre disposition to cancer. www.giftofknowledge.co.nz

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