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Personal stories
Many New Zealanders participate in screening programmes and have their own stories to tell. We are privileged to be able to share some of those stories below.
June Northcroft Grant - Breast Cancer Survivor
"I survived breast cancer because I found it early"
Jane Manawanui Ikinofo - Breast Cancer Survivor
"Go for your breast screening. That way you'll put your mind at peace."
Jack's story - it's about the whole whanau
Jack's mother died of breast cancer at age 53. He urges women to have regular breast screening.
Surviving breast cancer - Maata's story
Breast cancer survivor Maata had her cancer detected following a mammogram through the programme.
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