Our supportive care team of nurses and counsellors are continuing their support services from their home offices. One of the great resources still available is the CancerChatNZ forum.
The Cancer Society takes the health and well-being of our communities seriously. In response to COVID-19, we have postponed events and support groups until further notice.
In 2019, Louise Curtis cycled the length of Aotearoa to raise money for the Cancer Society. She's shared with us a poem she wrote about the experience.
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
An increase in cancer referrals from the district health board and an increasing demand for counselling in Kāpiti has resulted in an urgent response from the Cancer Society.
If you have one or more children at school please could you carry out this short online survey about your views on children vaping, open till 17th November 2019.
Many of us do not have an up-to-date Will or have even thought about Enduring Power of Attorney – the person you trust to make decisions on your behalf.
Last year, our drivers covered 199,000km over the Wellington region. Every month we have around 30 new patients referred to us, and our drivers car-pool to make sure we can take everyone.
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.
In May 2020, Lindsay will begin an epic bicycle ride of 16,000 kilometres with a small international team of cyclists, to raise funds and awareness to battle cancer. Starting in Madagan, Russia, and finishing in Kanyakumari at the southern tip of India.
The family say they will "miss him immensely" and "are exceptionally proud that the man they will continue to love forever left the world a better place". His death comes after a fight like no other.
