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Flu shot is free for most people going through cancer treatment
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Flu shot is 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.

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New Zealanders show support for getting smokes out of shops
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New Zealanders show support for getting smokes out of shops

Today, the Cancer Society presented its petition in support of Smokefree 2025, saying New Zealand must act now to prevent future generations from being killed for profit by the tobacco industry.

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Cancer Society support for clients through Waikato DHB cyber attack
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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 the Waikato, particularly our guests at the Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge who have travelled some distance for treatment at Waikato Hospital.

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Budget 2021: Cancer screening and prevention a winner, but more work needs to be done for cancer treatment
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Budget 2021: Cancer screening and prevention a winner, but more work needs to be done for cancer treatment

The Cancer Society of New Zealand welcomes extra funding for improving cancer screening programmes and prevention, but the outcomes for cancer treatment are less clear.

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Cancer Society welcomes Government announcements of additional investment in cervical cancer and breast cancer screening
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Cancer Society welcomes Government announcements of additional investment in cervical cancer and breast cancer screening

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.

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Cancer impacts us in so many ways

Vienna

“… My mum was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma when I was young…”

Vienna
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Teresa

“… It's been two years and I'm feeling strong and doing well…”

Teresa
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Angela

“… My friendships with the group have helped me through the good and the bad…”

Angela
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