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Cancer Society announces over $1m in new research to combat cancer

The Cancer Society of New Zealand has funded more than $1,000,0000 in new research to combat cancer through its scientific 2020 Grant Round.

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.

Budget 2021: Cancer screening and prevention a winner

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 supports Government’s moves to reduce inequities

The Cancer Society of New Zealand is supportive of the proposed changes to the Health and Disability System, announced by Minister of Health Andrew Little today.

Cancer Society backs bold measures in Govt's Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan

Cancer Society says Government's proposed smokefree plan includes bold and forward-thinking measures that are needed at this time to make smokefree 2025 a reality.