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Cancer Society - Latest News [Page 17]

Be Active – Stay Healthy

Friday, 21 June 2002, 1:56 pm | Cancer Society

More New Zealanders risk developing cancer unless we eat better and are more physically active says the Cancer Society. More >>

Eat well and you’ll live longer.

Thursday, 20 June 2002, 12:53 am | Cancer Society

That’s the message delegates will hear at this week’s Cancer Society Eat and Run Meeting to be held in Wellington on Friday June 21. More >>

New Solarium Restrictions Highlight Dangers

Wednesday, 19 June 2002, 11:28 am | Cancer Society

The Cancer Society has welcomed moves to introduce tougher operating guidelines for solariums, but says without legislation to enforce the Standard, some operators would ignore the new rules. More >>

Need For Cancer Control Strategy Confirmed

Friday, 10 May 2002, 9:26 am | Cancer Society

A new study has shown New Zealand is lagging behind Australia in reducing the number of deaths due to cancer. More >>

Shady Days Ahead For Cancer Society

Wednesday, 13 March 2002, 10:30 am | Cancer Society

A study which found that shade was lacking at beaches and playgrounds highlights the need for further work to be done in this area, the Cancer Society said today. More >>

Smokefree bars good for health and business

Wednesday, 27 February 2002, 4:09 pm | Cancer Society

The Cancer Society is urging bar owners to get behind legislation that seeks to ban smoking in hospitality venues. The Health Select Committee heard further oral submissions on the Smokefree Environments (Enhanced Protection) Amendment Bill and ... More >>

Cancer Society Position On Cervical Screening

Thursday, 14 February 2002, 4:33 pm | Cancer Society

An independent report by an international expert has reinforced the Cancer Society’s concerns about the location of the National Cervical Screening Unit within the Ministry of Health. More >>

Kiwis Should Respect The Elements

Monday, 11 February 2002, 10:24 am | Cancer Society

Cancer Society research shows kiwis are happy to “slop” on sunscreen – but not on their faces. More >>

Sunbeds Not ‘Safe Way To Tan’ Warns Cancer Society

Friday, 8 February 2002, 11:17 am | Cancer Society

Young people who bronze themselves at tanning salons double their risk of developing some types of skin cancer, a US study has found. This has prompted the Cancer Society to renew its warnings to sunbed users. More >>

Cancer Society - Enquiry Into Radiation Treatment

Tuesday, 4 December 2001, 5:16 pm | Cancer Society

Dr Peter Dady, Medical Director of the Cancer Society of New Zealand, has called for some form of public enquiry into the worsening radiation treatment crisis. More >>

Sunbeds Not ‘Safe Way To Tan’ Warns Cancer Society

Wednesday, 14 November 2001, 9:55 am | Cancer Society

The Cancer Society is concerned that people are not being told of the risks associated with sunbed use. More >>

Sunburn Risk ‘Extreme’ Warns Cancer Society

Monday, 12 November 2001, 11:53 am | Cancer Society

New Zealanders will be at great risk from the sun this summer and must take steps to protect themselves. More >>

Fruit And Veg Key In Fight Against Cancer

Monday, 29 October 2001, 12:51 am | Cancer Society

It takes more than an apple a day to keep the doctor away, according to the Cancer Society which is lending its support to the promotion of 5+ A Day Week, October 29 – November 2. More >>

Cancer Society Pushes For Total Smoking Ban

Friday, 12 October 2001, 11:59 am | Cancer Society

Smoking must be banned in all hospitality venues if workers’ health is to be protected, the Cancer Society said today. The comments followed the introduction into Parliament of legislation proposing a partial ban on smoking in cafes, bars, restaurants and ... More >>

Daylight Saving: Sunlight Warning

Friday, 5 October 2001, 4:25 pm | Cancer Society

Daylight saving – it’s an extra hour of sunlight in your day – and an extra hour you should be aware of protecting your skin from damaging UV radiation warns the Cancer Society. More >>

Don Clarke’s Melanoma Message Timely

Wednesday, 29 August 2001, 7:57 pm | Cancer Society

Rugby legend Don Clarke’s message to New Zealanders about covering up against the sun is a timely one, says Cancer Society Health Promotion Programme Manager Liz Price. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. More >>

Kiwis Dying For Dinner

Friday, 15 June 2001, 9:04 am | Cancer Society

An updated report on New Zealanders’ nutritional status, released today by Agencies for Nutrition Action, shows that more than 1000 New Zealanders die each year from obesity – more than double the annual road toll. More >>

Obesity Link To Cancer

Friday, 15 June 2001, 9:03 am | Cancer Society

Obesity has been identified by UK researchers as an important factor in many cancer-related deaths. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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