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National Conference –“Prostate Partners – Working Together”
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 1:32 pm | Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s National Conference will be held in Wellington and a number of significant speakers are involved, including Minister of Health, Hon Tony Ryall. More >>
$1 million raised for the fight against prostate cancer
Thursday, 22 November 2012, 3:12 pm | Prostate Cancer Foundation
The financial contribution of a large New Zealand company to the fight against prostate cancer was recognised this morning at a presentation at SKYCITY. More >>
CEO Of Prostate Cancer Foundations Resigns
Friday, 9 November 2012, 10:17 am | Prostate Cancer Foundation
Keith Beck has resigned as CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand (PCFNZ). More >>
Dunedin gets stylish for Blue September
Wednesday, 5 September 2012, 2:15 pm | Prostate Cancer Foundation
Dunedin gets stylish for Blue September One of Dunedin’s most distinguished citizens got swept up in Blue September fever this morning as the city showed its support for prostate cancer awareness. Robbie Burns, the city’s best-known monument, now ... More >>
Robots Future of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Friday, 2 September 2011, 2:37 pm | Prostate Cancer Foundation
Urology specialist Dr Robin Smart says robotic surgery is the future of prostate cancer treatment both here and overseas. More >>
Blue September Message “Dads do it for your kids”
Friday, 2 September 2011, 11:57 am | Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Blue September campaign launched last night at SKYCITY with one clear message: ‘Dad’s, get checked for your kids.’ More >>
Dr King’s straight up approach to erectile dysfunction
Friday, 4 February 2011, 2:27 pm | Prostate Cancer Foundation
“The more you smoke the less you poke” is just one of the provocative catch phrases Dr King came out with at a seminar on sexuality and prostate cancer held recently in Auckland. More >>
What we don’t talk about - Dr Rosie King Talks to Kiwi Men
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 11:42 am | Prostate Cancer Foundation
Internationally acclaimed sex educator, therapist and best-selling author, Dr Rosie King, will be visiting our shores to talk to kiwi men about prostate cancer and sexuality tomorrow evening (2 Feb) at the TVNZ Atrium, 6pm. More >>
V8’s for your Prostate
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 3:13 pm | Prostate Cancer Foundation
A V8: muscle, grunt, horsepower and thrill. Begging the question, what do V8’s have in common with prostates? In this case, more than you might think. A car being raced by racing champion Jason Bargwanna in round two of the V8 Racing Championship ... More >>
Donated house sold for $100,000 at charity auction
Monday, 11 October 2010, 9:46 am | Prostate Cancer Foundation
A house built by the good will and generosity of community members and volunteer builders was auctioned for with 100% of the money raised going to tow charities: the Prostate Cancer Foundation and West Auckland Hospice. More >>
Crosses to Symbolise Lives Lost to Prostate Cancer
Friday, 3 September 2010, 1:23 pm | Prostate Cancer Foundation
Now the most common cancer in New Zealand men, prostate cancer is taking centre stage this Friday 3 September (Blue Friday) with 600 blue crosses positioned in key centres throughout the country. 600 is the number of men who die every year in New Zealand ... More >>
NZ First in Prostate Cancer Treatment
Monday, 25 January 2010, 12:06 pm | Prostate Cancer Foundation
New Zealand prostate cancer patients are the first in the Southern Hemisphere to be offered the latest development in brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer. Two procedures using the new technology were performed in Auckland on Friday, January ... More >>
Doctor's Orders Put River Expedition on Hold
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 10:42 am | Prostate Cancer Foundation
Frank Way has had to take his sled out of the water on doctor’s orders after he developed an infection from severe chaffing on the back of his knee and lower back. More >>
600 Men Die Every Year Of Prostate Cancer
Monday, 21 September 2009, 10:30 am | Prostate Cancer Foundation
This Friday the 25th of September 600 blue crosses will be positioned at the Te Papa Museum in Wellington to symbolise the 600 men who die every year from prostate cancer in New Zealand. The Prostate Cancer Foundation are inviting 600 members of the public ... More >>