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Anga Whakamua Forward Together

Anga Whakamua/Forward Together is the name we have given to our governance review project here at the Cancer Society.

December 2020

Outstanding service acknowledged with society's top accolade

“What’s best for people affected by cancer?”. It’s a question Murray Loewenthal asked himself countless times during his tenure as president of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society – and one he says helped guide him through every decision.

Cancer Society comments on delays in gynaecological cancer diagnoses

Our Medical Director, Dr. Chris Jackson, was interviewed by RNZ about delays in gynaecological cancer diagnosis of women with a BMI over 40 at Counties Manukau DHB.

Mandatory Sunscreen Standard

Cancer Society’s advice for the season is that any broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is safe to use, when applied correctly and in combination with other SunSmart principles (slip, slap, slop, and wrap).

Hugo Charitable Trust Donate New Car to Central Otago Supportive Care

The Cancer Society, Otago & Southland Division were thrilled to receive the news that Hugo Charitable Trust approved significant funding for a new 4WD White Kia Sportage.