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Cancer Society reminder that the flu vaccine is free for most cancer patients

This year’s national influenza (flu) rollout began on Friday 1 April 2022, which means that flu vaccinations are now available and are free for most cancer patients.

Health sector NGOs support Māori Health Authority in open letter to National/Act

The Cancer Society, Hei Āhuru Mōwai and other health sector NGOs support the establishment of the Māori Health Authority, as described in the open letter below.

Happy home baker at home in Lodge kitchen

Volunteer Helen Bell was one of the first to step up to the challenge at the Lodge.

Support from the dining room table

One of the biggest challenges is having to provide supportive care from the dining room table.

From the front desk to the front lines

By February, receptionist Jess Burt was juggling the front desk with client drives.

The Lodge a home away from home for Shayne

Living in small centres or rural communities shouldn’t be a barrier to getting cancer care.

Charity gala celebrates 10 years of cancer support

Good food, good song and a good cause make for a great evening at the Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge.

Open letter to Pharmac Review Panel

On behalf of CANGO (The Alliance of Cancer NGOs), we wrote to the Pharmac Review Panel to address our concerns about the interim report.

Four Wellingtonians take on the Longest Golf Day

The Cancer Society’s ‘Longest Day Golf Challenge' is a golfing endurance event that tests the skill and stamina of its participants. The challenge is to complete four rounds of golf - that's 72 holes - in one day to raise funds for the Cancer Society.

New SunSmart website live

The Cancer Society of New Zealand has partnered with Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency to take over the delivery of www.sunsmart.org.nz and associated campaigns.