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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 10]
Seven times a survivor
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 9:38 am | Cancer Society
Seven-time cancer survivor Phil Kerslake has been appointed an international Hero of Hope at a global Relay For Life summit, hosted by the American Cancer Society. As part of this role, Mr Kerslake will also serve as the Cancer Society of New Zealand’s ... More >>
A dangerous gamble for Sky City
Friday, 19 August 2011, 5:26 pm | Cancer Society
A decision by NZ’s gaming commission may now allow Sky City patrons to smoke as well as gamble, but the Cancer Society is asking how this will fit with the Government’s commitment to become Smokefree by 2025. While Sky City appears to have numerous policies ... More >>
New Zealand Natives Bring Hope to Many
Monday, 15 August 2011, 3:27 pm | Cancer Society
Domain Lodge will this week be gifted the latest in a trilogy of work by Waikato artist Michael Moore. Moore’s trilogy of native New Zealand trees symbolise adaptation and survival; and has a unique connection to Cancer Society Auckland’s Domain Lodge. More >>
Cancer Socity Voices Support for Smokefree Auckland City
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 2:20 pm | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society of New Zealand wholeheartedly supports the Auckland Council on its leadership role in tackling the ‘big tobacco’ issue. “By focusing on public outdoor areas the Council is sending a clear message that our tamariki/children need ... More >>
International Men’s Health Week 13-19 June
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 1:59 pm | Cancer Society New Zealand
International Men’s Health Week was conceived at the second World Congress on Men’s Health in Vienna in 2002. Representatives from around the world launched the concept to increase awareness of male health issues on a global level. More >>
The Cancer Society Steps Up To Help Christchurch Colleagues
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 3:13 pm | Cancer Society
The Christchurch earthquake badly damaged the Cancer Society’s offices in Christchurch with two of its three buildings yellow stickered. This has impacted on the patient services they are now able to offer. There is much speculation in the media about ... More >>
New Zealand could lead the world!
Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 11:03 am | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society congratulates the Government on its forward thinking when considering the recommendations made following the Maori Affairs Select Committee’s Inquiry on the tobacco industry in New Zealand and the consequences of tobacco use for Maori. More >>
New Zealand could lead the world!
Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 9:20 am | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society congratulates the Government on its forward thinking when considering the recommendations made following the Maori Affairs Select Committee’s Inquiry on the tobacco industry in New Zealand and the consequences of tobacco use for Maori. ... More >>
Cancer Society welcomes Cancer Registry Initiative
Monday, 14 February 2011, 3:52 pm | Cancer Society
“Upgrading and enhancing the Cancer Registry, as announced by Government today, will bring substantial and exciting benefits to the cancer community,” Dalton Kelly, Chief Executive of the Cancer Society said. “Some of the benefits might not be ... More >>
Artist donates paintings
Friday, 11 February 2011, 10:18 am | Cancer Society
A local artist, Annette Ashton has donated an amazing 80+ paintings with all funds raised from their sale going to the Cancer Society here in Canterbury. Most of the original paintings, in oil, water paints and acrylics are being offered at 1/10th ... More >>
Stay safe, have fun in the sun this summer
Thursday, 16 December 2010, 3:30 pm | Cancer Society
As the Kiwi summer heats up and people are spending more time outside, Plunket and the Cancer Society are urging families to have fun but stay safe in the sun. Sue Campbell, Plunket’s National Child Safety Advisor, says while a few minutes of ... More >>
New Zealand sunbed operators under the lamp!
Monday, 13 December 2010, 4:21 pm | Cancer Society
Since 2005 Consumer NZ has carried out four mystery-shopper surveys on sunbed operations. The latest, carried out in September 2010, shows a pitifully small improvement on past findings, which comes as no surprise to Dr Judith Galtry, the Cancer Society’s ... More >>
The Value of Sunscreen
Monday, 13 December 2010, 12:19 pm | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society says ground-breaking Australian research shows that daily sunscreen use can prevent melanoma in adults. Dr Judith Galtry, Skin Cancer Advisor said the study by the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) was perhaps the most ... More >>
Cancer Survivorship – A Challenging Time
Monday, 13 December 2010, 12:13 pm | Cancer Society
The issues relating to cancer and survivorship were discussed by health professionals, cancer survivors and NGO representatives at a national forum held at Massey University recently. One of the major topics of the forum, organised by the Cancer Society and ... More >>
The value of sunscreen
Friday, 10 December 2010, 4:05 pm | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society says ground-breaking Australian research shows that daily sunscreen use can prevent melanoma in adults. Dr Judith Galtry, Skin Cancer Advisor said the study by the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) was perhaps the most ... More >>
Cancer survivorship – a challenging time
Friday, 10 December 2010, 2:16 pm | Cancer Society
The issues relating to cancer and survivorship were discussed by health professionals, cancer survivors and NGO representatives at a national forum held at Massey University recently. More >>
Teams rallied for Cancer Society Relay For Life
Friday, 3 December 2010, 10:21 am | Cancer Society
Teams are being asked to start fundraising for next year’s Relay For Life which is being hosted by the Cancer Society in Christchurch. Relay For Life will be held at Canterbury Park overnight on the weekend of March 5 and 6 and in Rolleston on ... More >>
A risky way of getting vitamin D
Monday, 22 November 2010, 1:41 pm | Cancer Society
Most New Zealanders get enough vitamin D through the sunlight exposure they get during their everyday activities, say skin cancer prevention groups. More >>
Kiwis remain at risk of sunburn in spring!
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 3:02 pm | Cancer Society
Daylight saving starts this Sunday and it’s a timely reminder we need to dig out our sunhats, wrap-up clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen. More >>
Daffodil Day comes of age
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 9:47 am | Cancer Society
Daffodil Day, an icon event in New Zealand, comes of age in 2010 as the Cancer Society and The National Bank celebrate a partnership of 20 years. On 27 August thousands of volunteers will be out on the streets with baskets of daffodils, ready to pin ... More >>
