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Diet a gamechanger on Anita's cancer journey

Anita was on holiday in Switzerland when she first noticed the lump in June. She’d felt something wasn’t “quite right” with her body for the last few years.

Soaring numbers means no stopping at the Lodge over Christmas

Christmas is a time of joy but for many in the Bay of Plenty, it is also a time made harder by a cancer diagnosis.

Prefects rally together to sponsor room at the Lodge

When Gisborne Girls' High School prefect, Lola visited family staying at the Cancer Society's Lions Lodge, she was stunned to find out that the service was free of charge.

New Zealand still needs to protect ourselves from the tobacco industry

For the third year running, the Cancer Society was pleased to complete the NZ/Aotearoa Tobacco Industry Interference Report. This report highlights the many tactics tobacco companies and their affiliates employ to kill, weaken, or delay essential policies to reduce tobacco use in New Zealand.

Teeing off on the golf course to fight back against cancer

Hundreds of keen golfers around the country complete a golf marathon of either 72 or 36 holes to raise funds for people living with cancer.

216 holes of golf, and counting, for those facing cancer

The Cancer Society's annual fundraiser, the Longest Day Golf Challenge, tees off next month and will see hundreds of keen golfers around the country complete a golf marathon (72 holes) to raise funds for people living with cancer.

A father goes to the ball

“I’ve always had long hair since high school. They said after my third round of chemotherapy that I’d notice my hair. I decided to test it in the shower and gave my hair a tug. I saw how much came out and how easy it was.”

Volunteer superstars honoured for significant Daffodil Day contributions

More than 40 volunteers were recognised for their outstanding contributions to their community.

Volunteering to honour loved ones

Volunteering for the Cancer Society has a special meaning to Ewen, who lost two brothers and an ex-partner to cancer.

Volunteering rewards 'tenfold'

Despite working a 40-hour week, Janine Solomann says that volunteering is not as hard as it sounds and has advice for other professionals looking to volunteer.