News and Media

Cancer Society responds to the draft cancer action plan

Oct 11 2019

The Cancer Society responds to the government's draft cancer action plan

New Zealand’s cancer control progress has stalled - a well-funded cancer plan needed

Sep 12 2019

New research out today shows that New Zealand is near the bottom for cancer survival compared to other countries with similar health care systems.

Cancer Society reacts to Cancer Action Plan

Sep 02 2019

Cancer Society applaud ambitious new cancer plan, challenges government on funding

Cancer Society lodge is "a haven for people, full of kindness and aroha"

Aug 31 2019

Jenny tells us about her experiences staying in Cancer Society accommodation, which she describes as 'a very special place'.

John Torres is a Daffodil Day star and volunteer driver

Aug 22 2019

Because John couldn’t drive to the hospital, Cancer Society volunteer drivers helped him get to and from each treatment. Two years later, John is now a volunteer driver himself.

New research direction and funding will deliver better cancer prevention and support

Aug 20 2019

The Cancer Society today announced funding of nearly $2 million to kick start a new direction for cancer research in New Zealand focused on cancer prevention and support.

Government announces package to aid cancer treatment in the regions

Aug 04 2019

The Government is pledging to spend millions on upgrading radiation machines and making cancer treatment more accessible in the regions.

Cancer sufferers applaud National's cancer-care policy

Jul 28 2019

National plans to set up an independent, expert-led cancer agency to get rid of the "postcode lottery" system.

More restrictions needed on selling tobacco

May 31 2019

On World Smokefree Day the Cancer Society and Hāpai te Hauora are calling for tighter restrictions on tobacco sales.

Cancer needs to be the next cab off the rank

May 31 2019

The Cancer Society welcomes the Government’s first wellbeing budget but say it falls short of what is needed to address current shortfalls in cancer care and treatment for New Zealanders.

Bowel cancer report shows worrying trend for young people

May 17 2019

A new training tool for early childhood teachers, set up by the Cancer Society to promote sun safety, has been a resounding success.

Elizabeth Dunn is researching new techniques to speed up medication discovery

May 13 2019

Read about one of the fantastic researchers we fund, Elizabeth Dunn.

Annual flu immunisation especially important if you have cancer

Apr 10 2019

Flu vaccination is your best protection against this serious illness.

Celebrating our student volunteers: Salina Sos

Apr 04 2019

Read what National Office student volunteer Salina Sos has to say about volunteering for the Cancer Society.

Cancer Society critical of Pharmac saying they 'lack accountability, lack transparency, are slow'

Mar 26 2019

Pharmac "lack accountability, lack transparency, are slow", in delivering pharmaceutical drugs to New Zealanders who need them according to the Cancer Society.

Cancer patients wait up to 12 weeks for urgent treatment

Mar 26 2019

Cancer Society Medical director Dr Chris Jackson discusses the shocking figures which show that an alarming number of cancer sufferers around the country are waiting more than two months to start potentially life-saving treatment.

Dr Gabi Dachs is researching the potential role vitamin C could have in cancer progression

Mar 15 2019

Read about one of the fantastic researchers we fund, Gabi Dachs.

World Smokefree Day 2019 marks start of new campaign leadership for Hāpai te Hauora and Cancer Society

Feb 13 2019

World Smokefree Day (WSFD) is celebrated at the end of May and is a great time to remind New Zealanders that we are still working towards a Smokefree Aotearoa by 2025.