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Flu vaccination 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 (excluding basal and squamous skin cancers if not invasive).

Cancer Society welcomes pre-Budget announcements

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.

Cancer Society supports Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Bill

The Cancer Society of New Zealand notes National Party MP Todd Muller's Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Bill has passed its first reading and has been referred to Select Committee.

Cancer Society petition calls for significant reduction of tobacco retailers

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

Govt Funding Boost For The Cancer Society

The Government has provided the Cancer Society of New Zealand with a one-off boost of up to $650,000 to continue delivering its highly valued driving and accommodation services at increased COVID-19 Alert Levels.

Cancer Society Daffodil Day Turns 30

This year Daffodil Day is especially important.

We’re Not Doing Enough To Prevent Cancer

Smoking is still the leading cause of preventable deaths in New Zealand says the Cancer Society.

Cancer Society releases information and advice for Kiwis

Cancer Society releases information and advice for Kiwis with cancer.

Cancer Society responds to updated Cancer Action Plan

On World Cancer Day, the release of the finalised cancer action plan is good news for New Zealanders with a plan that has equity, fewer cancers and better cancer care at its heart.

Self-screening a game changer for cervical cancer

Anna is part of a team working on a body of work called He Tapu Te Whare Tangata - the sacred house of humanity. Whare tangata is a Māori term that refers to the womb (the neck of which is the cervix) and to Māori women. Hence this work aims to protect Māori women and their cervical health.