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Cancer Society urges the Government to reinstate bowel screening age extension

The Cancer Society of New Zealand (CSNZ) is calling for an immediate moratorium on the Government's decision to halt the bowel screening age extension programme until full clarity is provided.

Warm, dry summer ahead sparks SunSmart reminder

SunSmart behaviours are as important as ever to keep us safe, as too much exposure to the sun’s UVR (Ultraviolet radiation) can damage our health by causing sunburn, premature ageing, and increasing the risk of skin cancer.

New Zealanders invited to help turn the page on cervical cancer

Wanted: Heroes to help write the book on defeating cervical cancer.

Cancer Society welcomes Royal Society’s new factsheet on alcohol and cancer

The Cancer Society of New Zealand has welcomed the release of a new publication Ka Hua Mai Te Mate Pukupuku I Te Inu Waipiro – Alcohol Causes Cancer by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

Cancer Society to host new cancer research and innovation conference

The Cancer Society of New Zealand is preparing to host its first cancer research and innovation conference in March in Christchurch.

Prioritising wellbeing for cancer patients and whānau

As Mental Health Awareness Week rolls out across Aotearoa, the Cancer Society of New Zealand is reinforcing its commitment to supporting the mental wellbeing of individuals and whānau impacted by cancer.

Cancer Society buoyed by positive change happening

Cancer Society Chief Executive Nicola Coom says positive change is happening in cancer care in New Zealand and there is much to celebrate and momentum to build on.

Huge demand for Daffodil Day donations to meet need of the ‘1 in 3’

1 in 3.

That’s how many New Zealanders will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetimes.

That’s also how many people you could help by making this year’s Daffodil Day fundraiser a huge success, says the Cancer Society.

Cancer Society staff and volunteers share their stories for Daffodil Day

More New Zealanders will get cancer this year than ever before, which makes the 34th Daffodil Day campaign for the Cancer Society its most important appeal to date.

‘Get your yellow on’ for the Cancer Society and the 1 in 3

The Cancer Society of New Zealand is encouraging people to ‘get your yellow on’ this August to help the one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer.