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Smokes kill

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Cancer Society supports Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Bill

Cancer Society supports Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Bill

The Cancer Society notes Todd Muller's Sunscreen Bill has passed its first reading.

Cancer Society petition calls for significant reduction of tobacco retailers

Cancer Society petition calls for significant reduction of tobacco retailers

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

Cancer patients should receive COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible

Cancer patients should receive COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible

Dr Chris Jackson, Cancer Society Medical Director talks to UK oncologist Dr Sanjay Popat about his experiences of treating people with cancer, including vaccination, during the pandemic

Kiwi kids consume five unhealthy snacks a day

Kiwi kids consume five unhealthy snacks a day

On average, 12-year-old children snack on unhealthy food and beverages five times a day, according to new research from the University of Otago funded by the Cancer Society.

Work to commence on new Canterbury West Coast Cancer Society building

Work to commence on new Canterbury West Coast Cancer Society building

Cancer Society Canterbury beginning work to replace building damaged in Christchurch earthquake.

Cancer impacts us in so many ways

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

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

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

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