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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.
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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 >>
Cancer Society Applauds Courageous Smokefree Action Plan
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 1:07 pm | Cancer Society New Zealand
The Cancer Society of New Zealand applauds the Smokefree Action Plan released today at Parliament praising Government and in particular Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall for championing the strong, comprehensive measures outlined in the plan. ... More >>
Cancer Society Hopes Final Pharmac Report Is Stronger
Thursday, 2 December 2021, 6:42 pm | Cancer Society
Today the delayed Interim Report was released by the Pharmac Review Panel. The performance of Pharmac and access to cancer drugs is a major concern for the Cancer Society. Lucy Elwood, CEO of the Cancer Society of New Zealand says: “Every day we see the ... More >>
Cancer Society Urges Bold Action To Reach Smokefree 2025
Thursday, 18 November 2021, 1:23 pm | Cancer Society
Wellington, 17 November 2021 , Today the Cancer Society of New Zealand joined a delegation led by Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) to present Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall an open letter of support for her Smokefree 2025 Action Plan. Cancer ... More >>
New Zealand Marks Commitment To End Cervical Cancer
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 6:22 am | Cancer Society New Zealand
Wellington, 17 November 2021 – Worldwide we can eliminate a cancer, words that many would have never thought possible. Today, New Zealand marks its commitment to end cervical cancer. On 17 November last year, the WHO launched the Global strategy ... More >>
Cancer Society Golf Challenge – 72 Holes. 1 Day.
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 1:29 pm | Cancer Society
It is an understatement to say 2021 has been a difficult year, including the cancellation of numerous gatherings. This has meant forgoing numerous fundraising events for the Cancer Society, including the iconic Daffodil Day street appeal, which raise essential ... More >>
An Historic First As The Cancer Society Appoints First Female And Māori Medical Director In Co-Directorship
Wednesday, 25 August 2021, 6:12 am | Cancer Society New Zealand
24 August 2021 Today the Cancer Society of New Zealand heralds two historic firsts – the appointment of our first female and first Māori Medical Director. Dr George Laking (Te Whakatōhea) and Dr Kate Gregory have been jointly appointed as Co-Medical ... More >>
Big Blow To Cancer Society As Daffodil Day Street Collection Impacted Again
Sunday, 22 August 2021, 4:16 pm | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society is urging supporters to donate and fundraise online as Covid forces the cancellation of its iconic street collection. Cancer Society of New Zealand CEO Lucy Elwood says, “Last year, we were unable to hold a street appeal in Auckland. ... More >>
Big Blow To Cancer Society As Daffodil Day Street Collection Impacted Again
Saturday, 21 August 2021, 6:32 am | Cancer Society New Zealand
The Cancer Society is urging supporters to donate and fundraise online as Covid forces the cancellation of its iconic street collection. Cancer Society of New Zealand CEO Lucy Elwood says, “Last year, we were unable to hold a street appeal in Auckland. ... More >>
Cancer Society is on the ground, not off the planet
Monday, 16 August 2021, 2:48 pm | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society has expressed concern that critical cancer care targets, such as monitoring the time from diagnosis to treatment, do not feature in the 12 new health system indicators in an open letter to Hon Minister Little. The letter details ... More >>
Monitoring Of The Legislation Will Be Crucial To Protect Young People From The Harms Of Vaping
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 4:38 pm | Cancer Society
Cancer Society welcomes restrictions on flavoured vape products from stores where children regularly shop but says monitoring of the legislation will be crucial to protect young people from the harms of vaping. From today, only specialist R18 stores ... More >>
The Cancer Society Calls For Double The Effort This Daffodil Day, As The Number Of People Affected By Cancer Doubles
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 9:16 am | Cancer Society
“The number of people affected by cancer has doubled since 1991 and is set to double again by 2040,” says Cancer Society of New Zealand, CEO Lucy Elwood in the lead up to Daffodil Day on 27 August, the Society’s largest Annual street appeal. ... More >>
Dr Shane Reti’s Member’s Bill Pulled From Ballot
Friday, 6 August 2021, 11:40 am | Cancer Society
National Party MP Dr Shane Reti’s Member’s Bill has been pulled from the ballot today and would see unfunded chemotherapy drugs administered in public hospitals. The Member’s Bill proposes a law change that would allow DHBs to administer, and ... More >>
Dick Frizzell’s Iconic Design Re-imagined For Daffodil Day
Sunday, 1 August 2021, 7:02 pm | Cancer Society
Move over Mickey Mouse, it’s Daffy’s turn to get the Dick Frizzell treatment. The Cancer Society has teamed up with the legendary New Zealand artist to create an exclusive run of prints for Daffodil Day. Essentially you can look fab sporting ... More >>
Cancer Society Announces Over $1m In New Research To Combat Cancer In New Zealand
Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 1:05 pm | Cancer Society
Wellington, 28 July 2021 - The Cancer Society of New Zealand has funded more than $1,000,0000 in new research to combat cancer through its scientific 2020 Grant Round. Among the projects funded include research into the impact of HPV vaccination on ... More >>
New Zealanders Show Support For Getting Smokes Out Of Shops
Tuesday, 1 June 2021, 5:35 am | Cancer Society New Zealand
Left: Dr Liz Craig, Chair of the Health Select Committee and a member of the Petitions Select Committee | Right: Bridget Forsyth, Health Promotion Coordinator at Cancer Society of Otago & Southland Division 31 May 2021 – Today, the ... More >>
