The Cancer Society of New Zealand in the news and media.
Chris Jackson, Cancer Society Medical Director comments on Cancer Medicine funding update from PHARMAC
Read more ›The Smoke-free action plan and vaping regulations are now overdue.
Read more ›The Cancer Society had its full sunscreen range independently tested at an FDA-approved, ISO registered laboratory this year. The results show all products exceed their SPF claims
Read more ›This year’s Tariana Turia Award for achievement in indigenous tobacco control, presented by Dame Tariana, has been awarded to Sue Taylor.
Read more ›The Cancer Society responds to the government's draft cancer action plan
Read more ›Cancer Society sunscreen test results for the 2019/2020 season
Read more ›Cancer Society's accommodation made a huge difference to Kerry during his cancer treatment, allowing him to avoid regular two and a half hour drives to receive treatment.
Read more ›New research out today shows that New Zealand is near the bottom for cancer survival compared to other countries with similar health care systems.
Read more ›Cancer Society applaud ambitious new cancer plan, challenges government on funding
Read more ›Jenny tells us about her experiences staying in Cancer Society accommodation, which she describes as 'a very special place'.
Read more ›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.
Read more ›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.
Read more ›The Government is pledging to spend millions on upgrading radiation machines and making cancer treatment more accessible in the regions.
Read more ›On World Smokefree Day the Cancer Society and Hāpai te Hauora are calling for tighter restrictions on tobacco sales.
Read more ›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.
Read more ›A new training tool for early childhood teachers, set up by the Cancer Society to promote sun safety, has been a resounding success.
Read more ›Read about one of the fantastic researchers we fund, Elizabeth Dunn.
Read more ›Flu vaccination is your best protection against this serious illness.
Read more ›Read what National Office student volunteer Salina Sos has to say about volunteering for the Cancer Society.
Read more ›Pharmac "lack accountability, lack transparency, are slow", in delivering pharmaceutical drugs to New Zealanders who need them according to the Cancer Society.
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