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Flu vaccination free for most people going through cancer treatment

Annual influenza or ‘flu’ vaccination is especially important if you are being treated for cancer. Flu vaccination is free for people who are actively being treated for cancer (excluding basal and squamous skin cancers if not invasive).

A home away from home in Wellington

Every day, hundreds of New Zealanders travel for cancer treatment all over the country. But for many, the distance between home and treatment can be unrealistic to travel, especially when treatment can last for months at a time.

Cancer Society thankful for Beach Hop bounty

For 21 years, Noddy’s been one of the driving forces behind the iconic Repco Beach Hop - an annual celebration of classic cars and all things rock and roll.

Time at the Lodge leads to new passion

For Frankie-Marie Barnett, one of the hardest things about having treatment for thyroid cancer was having to be away from her young son.

Office closures due to flooding in Canterbury

Flooding in Canterbury

Cancer Society support for clients through Waikato DHB cyber attack

The loss of systems at the Waikato DHB has been hugely disruptive for our clients across Waikato.

Cancer Society welcomes pre-Budget announcements

Cancer Society of New Zealand is pleased to see the Government will invest $53 million to design and implement a new test to detect cervical cancers.

Cancer Society supports Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Bill

The Cancer Society of New Zealand notes National Party MP Todd Muller's Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Bill has passed its first reading and has been referred to Select Committee.

Cancer Society petition calls for significant reduction of tobacco retailers

Today the Cancer Society is launching a petition calling for a significant reduction in the number of shops allowed to sell tobacco.

Work to commence on new Cancer Society building

Construction of a new building to house the Cancer Society’s Christchurch-based patient accommodation and support services is set to start in May this year, ten years after the charity’s facilities were destroyed by the Christchurch earthquake.