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• National
• Vaping
• September 2020

Statement from Cancer Society on ATHRA

Cancer Society of New Zealand says a post on Twitter by Australian Tobacco Harm Reduction Association (ATHRA) misrepresents the organisation’s position on vaping.

• National
• Healthy eating
• September 2020

Poll shows most New Zealanders support a sugary drinks levy

The latest UMR Research Poll shows that support for a sugary drinks levy in New Zealand is at an all-time high, particularly where supporting revenue can be tagged to child obesity prevention and dental programmes.

• Wellington
• September 2020

Putting the brakes on prostate cancer

Prostate cancer accounts for 27% of all cancers in men. The poor survival rate of men with advanced prostate cancer (cancer that has spread to other parts of the body) highlight the need for more effective treatments.

• National
• September 2020

Cancer Society responds to Government funding boost

Today’s announcement of funding towards providing accommodation and transport for cancer patients is being welcomed by the Cancer Society.

• National
• COVID-19
• September 2020

Govt Funding Boost For The Cancer Society

The Government has provided the Cancer Society of New Zealand with a one-off boost of up to $650,000 to continue delivering its highly valued driving and accommodation services at increased COVID-19 Alert Levels.

• Canterbury / West Coast
• Daffodil Day
• September 2020

Daffodil Day - Thank you

Wow what an amazing Daffodil Day!

• Waikato / Bay of Plenty
• Living with cancer
• September 2020

Every day is a good day

Every day is a good day, some are just better than others. That’s the title of Don Morris’ personal account of his cancer experience.