The Auckland Breast Cancer Study Group (ABCSG) was established in 1976 by various clinicians with a particular interest in breast cancer.  The ABCSG recognised a need for a comprehensive database designed to assist with the ongoing management, research and audit of breast cancer.  As a result, the Auckland Breast Cancer Register (ABCR) was established on 1 June 2000 after approval was granted by the Northern Ethics Committee.

The Auckland Breast Cancer Register holds information on diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of patients within the Auckland region.  Confidentiality of data is maintained at all times and only de-identified data is ever extracted from the register.  This information can then be used by the study group to feed back into the community for improved future management. 

The aims of the Register are to assist in:

1. Recording complete information on diagnosis and treatment.

2. Describing risk factors and prognostic variables.

3. Assessing recurrence-free and overall survival.

4. Assessing patterns of care and aspects of multidisciplinary management.

5. Reviewing outcomes of defined patient groups compared with predicted outcomes.

6. Comparative analysis with the 1976-1985 Auckland Breast Cancer Database and with similar overseas studies.

7. Comparing patient outcomes within and outside trials to assist in directing further research.

The Auckland Breast Cancer Register was established in June 2000 and covers the Auckland region. 

The project has received Ethics Committee approval and has been declared a Quality Assurance Activity under Part VI of the Medical Practitioners Act 1995.

The Auckland Breast Cancer Study Group gratefully acknowledges the support of their primary sponsor:

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

and their other sponsors:

·   The Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Trust   ·   The Webber Trust   ·  Avon Cosmetics   ·   Mary Kay Cosmetics

For further information, please contact Mark Barrios ( MBarrios@adhb.govt.nz  ) / Troydyn Raturaga ( TroydynR@adhb.govt.nz )