Cancer Society NZ — Position statements

Position statements outline the Cancer Society's views on specific health issues.

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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.

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Cancer Screening

PSA testing for Prostate Cancer (Under Review)

In New Zealand, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and the third leading cause of cancer deaths in men.

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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.

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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.

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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.