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Cancer Society
Reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in our community
Today 63 New Zealanders will hear the words “you have cancer”. At the Cancer Society, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect every aspect of people's lives and we are here to help them through.
Cancer Society - Latest News [Page 2]
Relay Returns After Covid Hiatus
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 5:54 pm | Cancer Society
Relay For Life will make a welcome return to Claudelands on Saturday 11 March 2023 after taking a break earlier this year due to covid restrictions. Cancer Society fundraising event coordinator Kate Mason says the charity was “hugely disappointed” ... More >>
Giving Hope For Christmas
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 1:03 pm | Cancer Society
For most people, Christmas is a time of good cheer, lazy summer days and spending time with loved ones. But for some people with cancer, life-saving treatment doesn’t stop for the festivities. Cancer treatment at Waikato Hospital continues throughout ... More >>
Longest Day Golf Challenge – Teeing Off For A Great Cause
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 10:03 am | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society is excited to launch this year’s Longest Day Golf Challenge, which raises essential funds to support people affected by cancer. We invite participants to test their skills and endurance on the golf course by completing four rounds of ... More >>
Experts Urge Use Of Free Vaccination Against A Range Of Cancers
Friday, 28 October 2022, 6:10 am | Cancer Society New Zealand
The Cancer Society of New Zealand has launched a campaign to encourage the uptake of the free HPV vaccine that protects against six types of cancer. It comes after concerns that childhood HPV vaccination rates have plummeted during the Covid-19 ... More >>
Cancer Society Delighted With Successful Return Of Daffodil Day Street Collection
Friday, 26 August 2022, 3:26 pm | Cancer Society
Across the motu today around 8000 volunteers have been taking to the streets to collect for the Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Day appeal. Daffodil Day is the Cancer Society’s largest fundraising and awareness event. Because of Covid restrictions, ... More >>
Revolutionary Auckland Cancer Drug Begins Clinical Trial
Monday, 22 August 2022, 9:58 am | Cancer Society
Auckland, 22.08.22 – The Cancer Society has yet again renewed its commitment to funding valuable research right here in New Zealand, with a cancer drug developed in Auckland set to begin clinical trials during August. New Zealand ranks with one ... More >>
The Cancer Society Is Returning To Street Collecting This Daffodil Day
Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 1:38 pm | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day street collection is returning on 26 August. After a 2-year interruption due to COVID, there is genuine excitement to be able to return to the face-to-face collection method. “Street collecting gives us an ... More >>
Cancer Society Calls On Individuals And Communities To Support Smokefree Legislation
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 1:20 pm | Cancer Society
National, 27.07.22 - The Cancer Society welcomes the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill, introduced by Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall in Parliament last night. Following the reading, submissions ... More >>
Dentists And The Cancer Society Mark World Head And Neck Cancer Day
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 5:55 am | Cancer Society
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) and the Cancer Society are raising awareness of the incidence of head and neck cancers for World Head and Neck Cancer Day today. These include cancers of the lips, mouth, throat and salivary glands. New Zealand ... More >>
Cancer Society Volunteers Recognised At Minister Of Health Volunteer Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 9:45 am | Cancer Society
Yesterday, in Wellington, Cancer Society Auckland Northland Volunteer, Anne Sinclair, and Cancer Society Central Districts Driving Team were honoured for their dedication and service. The awards, given by Minister Little to kick-off Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu ... More >>
Stretching Towards A Cancer-free Future With Golden Yogi
Wednesday, 15 June 2022, 10:32 am | Cancer Society
Cancer Society to host National Day of Yoga on June 18th 2022 <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2206/595f439204471c912ce2.jpeg" width="720" height="576"> With over 25,000 New Zealanders diagnosed with cancer every year, a focus on both our mental and physical health ... More >>
Toni Street And Jason Reeves To Host Cancer Society Auckland Northland Yoga Event Featuring Jess Quinn
Monday, 13 June 2022, 12:31 pm | Cancer Society
Media personalities Toni Street, Jason Reeves and Jason Tikao will host ‘Day of Yoga’ on Saturday 18 June, a charity yoga event, where 100% of funds raised will go to reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in our communities. Both Toni and ... More >>
New Cancer Society Campaign Sheds Light On Link Between Cancer And Alcohol
Tuesday, 17 May 2022, 12:10 pm | Cancer Society
Wellington, 17 May 2022 - Today, the Cancer Society of New Zealand launches a new campaign to highlight the link between alcohol and cancer risk. Cancer Society Medical Director Dr George Laking: “Many people are aware that tobacco causes lung cancer. ... More >>
Families With A Serious Illness Are Feeling Financial Pressure More Than Ever
Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 12:15 pm | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society and Sorted.org.nz have teamed up to create a new financial and legal resource for New Zealanders facing a serious or terminal diagnosis. The recently launched life guide is the first step towards helping make the financial journey ... More >>
Health Sector NGOs Support Māori Health Authority In Open Letter To National/Act
Thursday, 7 April 2022, 9:50 am | Cancer Society
Today the Cancer Society, Hei Āhuru Mōwai and other health sector NGOs announced they are writing an open letter to National Party Leader Christopher Luxon and Act Party Leader David Seymour. This letter responds to comments by Christopher Luxon ... More >>
Cancer Society Not Surprised By New Research Showing High Death Rate From Melanoma
Friday, 1 April 2022, 10:43 am | Cancer Society
Wellington, 1 April 2022 - New research from JAMA Dermatology shows New Zealand has the world's highest death rate from melanoma with 350 New Zealanders losing their lives to melanoma each year. The Cancer Society of New Zealand says these statistics ... More >>
Cancer Society Warns On World Obesity Day To Put Our Children’s Health Before Food Industry Profits
Friday, 4 March 2022, 11:22 am | Cancer Society
Today is World Obesity Day. With this year’s theme Everyone Needs to Act , the Cancer Society urges the Government to urgently look at junk food marketing legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand. There are many benefits to keeping a healthy diet and weight. ... More >>
Cancer Society Rings Alarm Bells For Radiation Services
Sunday, 13 February 2022, 2:15 pm | Cancer Society New Zealand
Wellington, 13 February 2022 – The Cancer Society of New Zealand urgently calls on the Government to invest in the radiation oncology workforce to avoid even longer wait times in 2022. There are already significant waiting times across large parts ... More >>
Cancer Society Welcomes Prevention Report But Urges Investment From Government
Friday, 4 February 2022, 6:33 am | Cancer Society
Today, on World Cancer Day, Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency has released Pūrongo Ārai Mate Pukupuku Cancer Prevention Report. The report is welcomed by the Cancer Society as it provides a blueprint for how lives can be saved while reducing ... More >>
Cancer Society Calls On Supporters To Stay The Course And Relay Your Way
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 9:54 am | Cancer Society New Zealand
Today, the Cancer Society of New Zealand announces an alternative to traditional Relay For Life events. It comes after Covid forced the cancellation of the organisation's iconic street collection on Daffodil Day in August. Cancer Society of New Zealand ... More >>
