Key points
- Breast Cancer Foundation NZ has a range of factsheets, which include information about breast health and breast cancer for patients and health professionals.
- Topics include, breast cancer and sleep, hot flushes related to breast cancer treatment, aromatase inhibitors and Tamoxifen.
- Factsheets are also available in the resources section on the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ website.
Content:
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ has a range of factsheets which include information about breast health and breast cancer for patients and health professionals. These are helpful resources that can be printed or emailed to patients, who are then able to refer to them at home.
View the range of topics below. Some factsheets are also available in the resources section on the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ website.
Breast cancer and sleep
Around one third of all people with cancer experience sleep disturbances. This factsheet goes over the three ‘R’s’ (right environment, relaxed body, relaxed mind) which can help promote a calm and restorative sleep.
Hot flushes related to breast cancer treatment
Hot flushes are the most commonly reported symptom for women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Find out more about the treatments that can cause hot flushes and how to manage symptoms.
Aromatase inhibitors
Aromatase inhibitors are a class of drugs that block this process and reduce the amount of oestrogen in the body. Find out more about how it works and side effects.
Tamoxifen
Tamoxifen blocks oestrogen by attaching to the oestrogen receptors much like a key in a lock. Find out more about how to take tamoxifen and possible side effects.
