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New Zealand has worse survival for bowel cancer than comparable countries

An international study out today shows there is plenty of work to be done to improve advanced bowel cancer survival rates in New Zealand.

June is Men's Health Month

This Men's Health month we spoke with people about their cancer experiences to gain some insight into men’s health.

We’re Not Doing Enough To Prevent Cancer

Smoking is still the leading cause of preventable deaths in New Zealand says the Cancer Society.

World Smokefree Day 2020

Tobacco is still harming our communities. This World Smokefree Day, we want to draw attention to the thousands of places you can buy tobacco.

Cancer Society releases information and advice for Kiwis

Cancer Society releases information and advice for Kiwis with cancer.

Cancer Society responds to updated Cancer Action Plan

On World Cancer Day, the release of the finalised cancer action plan is good news for New Zealanders with a plan that has equity, fewer cancers and better cancer care at its heart.

Will you celebrate, remember and fight back on World Cancer Day?

Research grant supports new technology to help bowel surgery patients recover

Greg O’Grady is a colorectal surgeon. One of the main operations he performs is bowel re-section in colorectal cancers.

Discovering biomarkers in ovarian cancer

Janet Pitman is a reproductive biologist with a passion for the ovary. She works in fertility research at Victoria University, seeking to understand the complexities of the ovary.

Self-screening a game changer for cervical cancer

Anna Adcock (Ngāti Mutunga) grew up in Christchurch and now lives in beautiful coastal Wellington. She is a researcher and PhD student.