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Cancer Society supports petition to double Ka Ora, Ka Ako healthy school lunches

Wellington, 11 May 2023 – The Cancer Society has joined dozens of other health and community organisations by signing a new Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) petition to double the number of schools eligible for Ka Ora, Ka Ako healthy school lunches programme.

Recipients of the Māori Cancer Researcher Awards aim to improve cancer therapies

Wellington, 28 April 2023 - Two researchers committed to maximising Māori health gains are receiving funding for their research into improving cancer treatment.

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Pharmac funds two new treatments for lung cancer

Te Pātaka Whaioranga – Pharmac has announced the funding of two new medicines - pembrolizumab (branded as Keytruda) and atezolizumab (branded as Tecentriq) for people with locally advanced and metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who meet certain eligibility criteria.

Longest Day Golf Challenge - A great success on the fairway

The Cancer Society is excited to announce the success of this summer’s Longest Day Golf Challenge, which has raised $542,815 in essential funds from more than 600 players to support people affected by cancer.

Research into endometrial cancer and cancer therapies gets a boost

Today, the Cancer Society of New Zealand is pleased to announce a boost for research into endometrial cancer and cancer therapies. It funds three Post-Doctoral Fellowships, which can potentially transform treatment outcomes for cancer patients.

Experts urge use of free vaccination against a range of cancers

The Cancer Society of New Zealand has launched a campaign to encourage the uptake of the free HPV vaccine that protects against six types of cancer. It comes after concerns that childhood HPV vaccination rates have plummeted during the Covid-19 pandemic.

New partnership covers scorching summer to come

Two of New Zealand’s most well-known and trusted organisations, Cancer Society of New Zealand and Hato Hone St John are partnering to protect
New Zealanders from sun-related harm at events this summer.

High UV prompts SunSmart warnings

Experts are warning Kiwis to be extra cautious this summer, with ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels averaging higher compared to 2021.

Cancer Society delighted with successful return of Daffodil Day street appeal

Across the motu today around 8000 volunteers have been taking to the streets to collect for the Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Day appeal.

Revolutionary Auckland cancer drug begins clinical trial

The Cancer Society has yet again renewed its commitment to funding valuable research right here in New Zealand, with a cancer drug developed in Auckland set to begin clinical trials during August.

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