Cancer Society NZ — Latest news

Anga Whakamua Forward Together

Anga Whakamua/Forward Together is the name we have given to our governance review project here at the Cancer Society.

Cancer Society comments on delays in gynaecological cancer diagnoses

Our Medical Director, Dr. Chris Jackson, was interviewed by RNZ about delays in gynaecological cancer diagnosis of women with a BMI over 40 at Counties Manukau DHB.

Mandatory Sunscreen Standard

Cancer Society’s advice for the season is that any broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is safe to use, when applied correctly and in combination with other SunSmart principles (slip, slap, slop, and wrap).

Report shows NZ must stay vigilant to keep tobacco industry at bay

New Zealand is one of the better countries in the world at keeping the tobacco industry from interfering in government policy according to a new report. But with promises of a new Smokefree 2025 plan we need to stay on guard, say the Cancer Society.

Vaping laws welcomed

The Cancer Society is pleased new vaping laws will finally put an end to the marketing of highly addictive products to children and non-smokers.

Are you SunSmart?

Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in New Zealand, with over 90% of all skin cancers in New Zealand caused by UV exposure. Over time, UV radiation from the sun can harm unprotected skin and damage ourskin cells’ DNA leading to skin cancer.

Delayed Diagnosis Of Bladder Cancer

The Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner today released a report finding a medical centre and a general practitioner (GP) in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for failures in the care of a woman with urinary symptoms.

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.

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.

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.