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Casting for Recovery (CFR) provides retreats at no cost to participants, which allow people whose lives have been profoundly affected by breast cancer to gather in a beautiful, natural setting and learn to fly fish. It offers participants an opportunity to experience the peace and solitude and the chance to be in the moment that fly fishing provides. The retreat also incorporates a range of other services to promote well-being. The two and a half day retreat weekend is one of fun and support, with the mission of our trained volunteers being that of empowerment and achievement to whatever level you are capable of. UPCOMING EVENTS TURANGI: 8-10 February 2013, TALTAC, Turangi TE AWAMUTU: 22-24 February 2013, Castle Rock Adventures, Wharepapa South NELSON: 5-7 April 2013. Will be held at Owen River Lodge, Owen Valley, near Murchison Castingfor recovery You will be immersed in the world of fly fishing, learning to cast, tie the basic knots and all about the bugs - what fish eat. On the last day of the retreat, you'll be in the water practicing catch and release fishing assisted by our CFR volunteers, who are passionate fly fishing anglers with years of experience to share with you. The Casting for Recovery retreat accommodates 14 participants who have or have had breast cancer. You need not ever have picked up a rod in your life and only need to get to the location in Rotorua. Once there, you will be outfitted with fly fishing gear from head to toe for use for the duration of the retreat. The selection of the 14 participants from all DVD AIMS TO IMPROVE PACIFIC WOMEN'S BREAST CANCER OUTCOMES A new DVD launched today aims to improve the outcomes of New Zealand's Pacific women diagnosed with breast cancer. LOVE FAITH & HOPE – Women of the Pacific Fight Breast Cancer, produced by The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation, is a 30-minute video that tackles subjects Pacific women are often reluctant to talk about, such as the need for regular breast screening for women over 40, and the need to consult a doctor if a woman has any concern about her breasts. Health statistics show Pacific women in New Zealand have a 54% greater risk of dying from breast cancer than European women. Pacific women tend to have larger tumours, more aggressive cancers, and more lymph nodes testing positive for cancer. All of these factors give Pacific women a poorer prognosis than European women. "Pacific women's cancers tend to be detected at a later stage, by which time their chances of survival aren't as good as they should be," said Evangelia Henderson, chief executive of The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. "LOVE FAITH & HOPE delivers an important message, using a style and language that respect the diverse cultures and customs of the Pacific." South Auckland GP Dr Josephine Aumea Herman, who appears on the DVD, says Pacific women can be reluctant to talk to their doctors. "We stay home and we think it'll go away." Her advice: "Just go, ask your doctor." Love Faith and Hope those applying is through a random lottery. The only condition is that you provide a medical certificate that confirms you are fit to participate. www.castingforrecovery.org.nz The DVD educates women about risk factors, possible signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and the need for screening mammograms. It aims to take the fear out of screening by familiarising women with the process, and reminds them how important it is to monitor their health, not only for their own benefit, but for the sake of husbands, children and grandchildren. In addition to advice from health professionals, the DVD features cancer patients talking about their experience, including a pastor's wife who used her own experience of breast cancer to educate her husband's congregation. The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation collaborated with several partners in the production of LOVE FAITH & HOPE, including BreastScreen Counties Manukau, BreastScreen Auckland, the Ministry of Health, West Fono, and Health Star Pacific. The team consulted with health workers and Pacific women to ensure the DVD will serve the needs of the communities it targets. The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation funded the production, with further financial support coming from the Lion Foundation and BreastScreen Counties Manukau. The DVD was made in English, with voiceovers available in Samoan, Tongan and Cook Island Maori. It will be used by health promoters, GPs, breast care nurses and practice nurses, and will also be disseminated by parish nurses into church communities.