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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 11]
Thumbs Up To A Healthier Drinking Culture
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 3:15 pm | Cancer Society
“There is a growing body of evidence that alcohol is associated with an increased risk of a number of cancers. The Government’s alcohol law reform package will unfortunately not greatly impact upon this statistic, but it is a start” More >>
Thumbs up to a healthier drinking culture
Monday, 23 August 2010, 4:07 pm | Cancer Society
“There is a growing body of evidence that alcohol is associated with an increased risk of a number of cancers. The Government’s alcohol law reform package announced today by Justice Minister, the Hon Simon Power, will unfortunately not greatly impact ... More >>
Ban those Powerwalls!
Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 10:58 am | Cancer Society
TODAY in Gisborne a group of ten Youth Ambassadors from the Cancer Society handed over 500 signed postcards to local Labour list MP Moana Mackey. The postcards advocate for a ban on cigarette displays in dairies, service stations and supermarkets. More >>
Men’s Health In Spotlight At Fieldays
Monday, 14 June 2010, 1:35 pm | Cancer Society
Health statistics for men are not that impressive – yet many will still put off seeing their doctor even when they are sick. More >>
Men’s Health Week June 14-18th
Friday, 11 June 2010, 4:45 pm | Cancer Society
International Men’s Health Week is a time for men everywhere to take stock of their health. The Cancer Society is encouraging all men to take the opportunity to think about when they last had a chat with their GP about their general health. More >>
Great first step – now let’s protect our children
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 11:59 am | Cancer Society
The Government’s announcement of a substantial increase in the taxation of tobacco products is the first step towards a Smokefree Aotearoa by 2020, says the Cancer Society. More >>
It’s Sucking The Life Out Of Us
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 5:02 pm | Cancer Society
Fourteen New Zealanders, including two Māori, will die today. The same number will die tomorrow and the day after that and every other day …. all year round. They won’t die of old age. They will die because they continue to smoke. More >>
UV radiation under the microscope
Tuesday, 6 April 2010, 3:23 pm | Cancer Society
The entire spectrum of Ultra Violet (UV) radiation, its affect on plants, people and the planet will be under the microscope at the 2010 UV Workshop being held in Queenstown 7 – 9 April. Leading researchers with an interest in UV radiation, and ... More >>
Politicians, retailers complicit in tobacco deaths
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 3:06 pm | Cancer Society
If politicians don’t ban tobacco displays they are tacitly supporting cigarette industry marketing activities that consign nearly 8,000 Kiwi kids a year to a lifestyle that will ultimately kill half of them, the Cancer Society said today. More >>
A lost voice for Maori women
Friday, 5 March 2010, 12:48 pm | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society Chief Executive, Dalton Kelly, is extremely concerned that an important select committee inquiry starting on International Women’s Day has no women on the panel. More >>
Cancer Survivors Invited To Relay For Life
Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 2:18 pm | Cancer Society
Cancer Survivors Invited To Relay For Life Cancer survivors, their friends and family are invited to take part in a survivors’ lap as part of this year’s Relay For Life being held at Christchurch’s A and P Showgrounds next month. More >>
Lodge Construction Underway
Friday, 5 February 2010, 2:21 pm | Cancer Society
The first stages of construction are underway as the new Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge takes shape. More >>
A New Year’s Resolution To Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Friday, 22 January 2010, 11:34 am | Cancer Society
You may be surprised to know you will reduce your cancer risk if you resolved to lessen your alcohol intake, avoid sunburn, maintain a healthy weight, get more exercise and quit smoking. More >>
Protect our future - ban tobacco displays
Wednesday, 13 January 2010, 4:25 pm | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society was pleased to hear Associate Minister of Health, the Hon Tariana Turia say that the government is very determined to reduce the rate of smoking in New Zealand. “We believe that if the government is serious they should approve ... More >>
Protect Our Future
Wednesday, 13 January 2010, 3:52 pm | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society was pleased to hear Associate Minister of Health, the Hon Tariana Turia say that the government is very determined to reduce the rate of smoking in New Zealand. More >>
Stay SunSmart, even through a cooler summer
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 12:27 pm | Cancer Society
People are being warned not to let their guard down when it comes to sun protection – even in the face of cooler temperatures. More >>
Relay For Life 2010
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 12:04 pm | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society Wellington Division’s eighth Relay For Life will be held at Frank Kitts Park, Jervois Quay, on 27th-28th March 2010. The waterfront park will once again become a marquee city and temporary home to over 1500 Relay participants ... More >>
Nutrition sector to learn from smokefree successes
Monday, 7 December 2009, 10:03 am | Cancer Society
Tobacco control and obesity prevention experts gather in Wellington tomorrow at the Fags and Fat seminar to discuss how to reduce New Zealand’s high rates of obesity. Cancer Society Health Promotion Manager Dr Jan Pearson says that with one in three ... More >>
Daffodil sales increasing year-on-year
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 2:12 pm | Cancer Society
Please find below a media release from the New Zealand Flower Growers Association. Please find attached low res images of daffodils. Please email me if you require high-res images. More >>
Daffodil Day money reaches those who need it most
Friday, 21 August 2009, 10:26 am | Cancer Society
In the lead-up to Daffodil Day next Friday, the Cancer Society is reassuring the public that all its collectors throughout central Christchurch, Canterbury and West Coast regions are volunteers, and that 87% of funds raised by the Division is spent ... More >>
