Position statements outline the Cancer Society's views on specific health issues. Filter by subject Add your topics Financial Support Cancer Treatment Alcohol Smokefree Cancer prevention SunSmart Cancer Screening Skin Cancer SunSmart Smokefree Cancer prevention Cancer Prevention Cancer Prevention Tobacco Vaping Filter by All campaigns Current campaigns Past campaigns I’m looking for… Search Current Cancer Prevention Vaping Tobacco Vaping We support further measures to regulate vaping, so that our laws strike the right balance of supporting people who vape to stop smoking while also protecting young people from vaping. Current Cancer prevention Cancer Screening Bowel screening New Zealand has one of the highest bowel cancer age-standardised incidence rates in the world, it is currently the second most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country Current Cancer prevention SunSmart Vitamin D and Sun Exposure in Pregnancy and Infancy Infants should not be exposed to direct sunlight. For pregnant women and infants who are mobile, the same SunSmart messages apply as for the general public: sun protection is recommended between September and April, especially between 10am and 4pm. Current Cancer Screening PSA testing for Prostate Cancer In New Zealand, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and the third leading cause of cancer deaths in men. Current SunSmart Cancer prevention Cancer Screening Skin Cancer Screening and Early Detection Skin cancers are one of the most common cancers in NZ. Recognition of early signs and early seeking of medical advice are key factors in early detection, effective treatment and survival from skin cancer. Current SunSmart Cancer prevention Risks and Benefits of Sun Exposure in New Zealand For the general population (excluding pregnancy and infancy) sun protection is recommended between September and April, especially between 10am and 4pm. Between May and August some sun exposure is important. Sunbeds should always be avoided. Current SunSmart Skin Cancer Primary Prevention of Skin Cancer Although skin cancers are a largely preventable group of diseases, they are Aotearoa/New Zealand’s most common type of cancer. The Cancer Society supports seven recommendations to reduce the incidence of skin cancer. Current End of Life Care The Cancer Society acknowledges the diverse range of strongly-held personal and professional beliefs on euthanasia and assisted dying. There are varying views from spiritual, religious or cultural perspectives which may not be necessarily shared within groups or cultures. Current Cancer Screening Cancer prevention Breast Awareness The National Screening Unit (NSU), the Cancer Society of New Zealand and The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation recommend all women to be ‘breast aware’. This joint consensus statement provides guidance for women on what breast changes to look for as part of general body awareness. Current Cancer Screening Thermography and Breast Cancer The National Screening Unit (NSU), the Cancer Society of New Zealand, The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation and The New Zealand Branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) do not support the use of thermography for breast cancer screening or a diagnostic tool. 1 2
Current Cancer Prevention Vaping Tobacco Vaping We support further measures to regulate vaping, so that our laws strike the right balance of supporting people who vape to stop smoking while also protecting young people from vaping.
Current Cancer prevention Cancer Screening Bowel screening New Zealand has one of the highest bowel cancer age-standardised incidence rates in the world, it is currently the second most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country
Current Cancer prevention SunSmart Vitamin D and Sun Exposure in Pregnancy and Infancy Infants should not be exposed to direct sunlight. For pregnant women and infants who are mobile, the same SunSmart messages apply as for the general public: sun protection is recommended between September and April, especially between 10am and 4pm.
Current Cancer Screening PSA testing for Prostate Cancer In New Zealand, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and the third leading cause of cancer deaths in men.
Current SunSmart Cancer prevention Cancer Screening Skin Cancer Screening and Early Detection Skin cancers are one of the most common cancers in NZ. Recognition of early signs and early seeking of medical advice are key factors in early detection, effective treatment and survival from skin cancer.
Current SunSmart Cancer prevention Risks and Benefits of Sun Exposure in New Zealand For the general population (excluding pregnancy and infancy) sun protection is recommended between September and April, especially between 10am and 4pm. Between May and August some sun exposure is important. Sunbeds should always be avoided.
Current SunSmart Skin Cancer Primary Prevention of Skin Cancer Although skin cancers are a largely preventable group of diseases, they are Aotearoa/New Zealand’s most common type of cancer. The Cancer Society supports seven recommendations to reduce the incidence of skin cancer.
Current End of Life Care The Cancer Society acknowledges the diverse range of strongly-held personal and professional beliefs on euthanasia and assisted dying. There are varying views from spiritual, religious or cultural perspectives which may not be necessarily shared within groups or cultures.
Current Cancer Screening Cancer prevention Breast Awareness The National Screening Unit (NSU), the Cancer Society of New Zealand and The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation recommend all women to be ‘breast aware’. This joint consensus statement provides guidance for women on what breast changes to look for as part of general body awareness.
Current Cancer Screening Thermography and Breast Cancer The National Screening Unit (NSU), the Cancer Society of New Zealand, The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation and The New Zealand Branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) do not support the use of thermography for breast cancer screening or a diagnostic tool.