News

Where do Political Parties stand on cancer issues this election?

Sep 21 2017

All parties are making ‘health’ an election promise. So we've asked each party standing for government four questions about national cancer issues and opportunities.

Relax with Bobbie-Joe

Sep 11 2017

We all need a touch of kindness and a soft place to land. So when someone is impacted by cancer, Bobbie-Joe Wilson–Massage and Relaxation Therapist, is there to help, support and listen.

Daffodil Day 2017!

Aug 25 2017

What a wonderful #DaffodilDay this year! Thank you to everyone who was involved.

National Volunteer Week 2017

Jun 26 2017

We celebrated all our wonderful Wellington volunteers this National Volunteers Week

Junk Free June 2017

May 13 2017

Get healthy. Raise money.

Mike Kernaghan’s speech to the Labour Health Summit

May 12 2017

Speech to Labour Health Summit May 2017

New research on steps for a smokefree Wellington

Apr 03 2017

Progress towards smokefree inner cities in New Zealand requires specific policies for places like building entrances, family areas, public seating, outdoor dining and for city events, say researchers.

Self-Management of Lymphoedema

Mar 28 2017

If you have lymphoedema you are not alone with your feelings and struggles.

Cancer Survivorship Courses Wairarapa Cancer Society

Mar 28 2017

If you have completed treatment you are not alone with your feelings and struggles as you move into survivorship.

What's on in our Library?

Mar 27 2017

Our Senior Cancer Information Nurse - Julie Holt reviews some of the books in our resource library.

Supportive Care Manager- Marg Alve

Mar 24 2017

Margaret Alve (Marg for short) has recently come on board as our Supportive Care Manager.

“NEO……WHAT”? Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer

Mar 24 2017

With more and more research being done to find better ways to treat breast cancer, chemotherapy is now offered to some women before they have their operations – this is called neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

Green Prescriptions

Mar 24 2017

What is a Green Prescription?

A word from Mike

Mar 22 2017

A word from our CEO

New edition of "Talking to a friend with cancer" is available now

Mar 22 2017

Cancer Society's popular leaflet has been fully reviewed with up-to-date information and a fresh new look.

A Message From Mike

Mar 16 2017

Our Cancer Society, Wellington office CE sends a message

Michelle Guest

Mar 13 2017

Community Events Fundraising Coordinator in Wellington

Leland Burdett Crosthwait MSc (Hons) (1932–2016)

Mar 10 2017

A generous bequest.

“Lighten the Load”

Mar 09 2017

Mal Fyfe is one of our volunteers extraordinaire, helping us out for over 13 years. Mal wears various volunteering hats – driving patients to their appointments as well as visiting patients in the hospital.

Stock Drive for Wairarapa Cancer Society

Mar 09 2017

A new fundraising initiative for the Wairarapa Cancer Society is hoping to turn farm animals into cash.

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