Cancer Society NZ

New campaign to promote awareness of the HPV vaccine

This vaccine for tamariki helps prevent six types of cancer later in life. Check out our new HPV resources toolkit.

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Celebrate cancer survivors and carers, remember loved ones lost to cancer and fight back alongside the Cancer Society.

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Cancer research 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.

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Longest Day Golf Challenge - Teeing off for a great cause

The Cancer Society is excited to launch this year’s Longest Day Golf Challenge, which raises essential funds to support people affected by cancer. We invite participants to test their skills and endurance on the golf course by completing four rounds of golf – a whopping 72 holes - in just one day.

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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.

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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.