News

Hundreds more missed from Bowel Cancer Screening

Apr 18 2018

Hundreds of New Zealanders missed out on potentially life-saving bowel cancer screening because of another problem with sending invitations.

Lack of effective treatments for blood cancer patients

Apr 13 2018

Lack of access to effective treatments is forcing blood cancer patients to take desperate measures

Skin cancer rate hits all-time high: Cancer Society wants urgent action

Apr 09 2018

Skin cancer affects a "staggering number" of Kiwis and there is an urgent need to increase sun protection and reduce UV damage, says Cancer Society medical director Dr Chris Jackson.

Why bowel cancer is a national emergency

Apr 06 2018

Four times as many people are dying of bowel cancer in New Zealand as on the roads.

Order your NEW 2018 | 2019 Entertainment™ Membership now!

Apr 06 2018

Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to our fundraising. Help us achieve our goal by sharing this link with your Friends and Family. Thanks for your support!

We are excited to introduce our new Manager of Volunteering - Moana!

Mar 20 2018

"Hi, my name is Moana Uerata Jennings"...

New Zealand could be close to eliminating cervical cancer

Mar 12 2018

Our immunisation rate is slightly lower than Australia's

Lagging NZ cancer survival rates ‘frankly appalling’, says expert

Feb 19 2018

Australia ahead of NZ in cancer survival rates.

Sting catches sunbed sites running unsafe operations

Feb 09 2018

Sunbeds are banned in most Australian states because they are dangerous to the skin. Why aren't they banned here?

Outrage over bowel cancer screening delay

Jan 11 2018

Cancer Society of New Zealand medical director Dr Chris Jackson said the delayed timeframe for the bowel cancer screening programme was disappointing.

Cancer Society agrees with the need for better sunscreen regulation in New Zealand, but confirms its sunscreens are safe

Dec 08 2017

The Cancer Society remains committed to reducing the risk of skin cancer for all New Zealanders, thus we are currently investigating why the Consumer NZ testing has returned results different to ours.

Thanks to our friends

Nov 16 2017

Thanks to our friends at the NZ Oriental Arts Society, who gifted us with a generous donation this week! ❣️

Coping With Cancer After a Natural Disaster

Nov 15 2017

How do you manager cancer if you have just been hit by a natural disaster?

We need volunteers for the Margaret Stewart House

Oct 26 2017

Volunteers help with domestic duties, gardening and reception.

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.