Cancer Society
Public system will struggle to administer new cancer drugs
Cancer doctors are welcoming the funding of 13 new cancer drugs, but say with potentially 175,000 cancer patients getting them in the first year, the system for administering them won't cope. Audio
Funding boost unlocks new research for endometrial cancer
A new funding boost from the Cancer Society will see new research undertaken on testing for endometrial cancer.
It is the most common gynaecological cancer type in the country, and is being found… Audio
Health organisations defend need for a Maori Health Authority
The Cancer Society along with more than a dozen health non-governmental organisations have penned an open letter urging National and Act leaders to rethink their plans to scrap the Māori Health… Audio
Emotional plea for cancer care plan: 'You have failed me and my children'
The wife of a terminally ill cancer patient, who had to wait 13 hours in hospital to be flown for care, told the Health Minister today that the government has failed them.
Cancer Society disputes findings about 'overrated' sunscreen
The Cancer Society is disputing laboratory results that question the SPF rating of its children's sunscreen products.
Cancer Society challenges Consumer NZ over sunscreen tests
Cancer Society's CEO says he will resign if independent tests prove its sunscreens are not up to scratch. The Society and Consumer NZ are at loggerheads over conflicting test results on its SPF 50… Video, Audio
Mum appalled over sunscreen: 'It's a bit of a slap in the face'
A mother was outraged with the way the Cancer Society handled her complaint about its sunscreen, after her son was left burnt and blistering.
Jeremy Owen: cancer-fighting properties of the sea sponge
Friday was Daffodil Day, held each year to raise money for the Cancer Society of New Zealand. Part of those funds gets put into research, including work on the cancer-fighting properties of the NZ sea… Audio
NZ doesn't have access to world's best medicines, doctor says
Pharmac says out of 35 medicines funded in Australia but not in NZ, only three provide real, meaningful benefits. Cancer Society's Medical Director Chris Jackson says every oncologist he has spoken to… Video, Audio
Mike Butler walk
It's the last day of Mike Butler's trek of the North Island for the Cancer Society. Audio
Employers refuse to provide sun protection for employees
The Marlborough Express reports some employees have been refused permission to wear a hat because it isn't part of a uniform and issuing only short-sleeved shirts for employees who work outside all… Audio
Scammers 'stealing from people with cancer'
Scammers claiming to be from the Cancer Society are cold-calling people, trying to trick them into making donations they can steal.
Cancer Society wants changes in benefits system
The Cancer Society says people with serious illnesses should be treated the same as ACC patients - not as unemployed. Audio
Cancer Etiquette
Cancer Society CEO Claire Austin with tips on what to say and do when someone you know has cancer. And what not to say! Audio
Cancer Society on the 11,000 signature Keytruda petition
Medical Director of the Cancer Society Chris Jackson joins Checkpoint with John Campbell to discuss the 11,000 signature Keytruda petition. Audio
Council-owned Parnell Baths charges for shade
Parnell Baths is charging $40 to use its large umbrellas, prompting calls to treat shade as a public good. Audio
The cost of medicines
Dr Chris Jackson of the Cancer Society talks about the costs of drugs here and in other countries. Audio
Pharmac not funding melanoma drug
Dr Chris Jackson of the Cancer Society talks about the impact of Pharmac deciding to not fund a new melanoma drug Keytruda. Audio
Jobseeker benefit for cancer patients 'ludicrous'
Hundreds of cancer patients are being placed on the Jobseeker benefit while they are getting treatment. Audio
Cancer Society - jobseeker support for patients ludicrous
Cancer patients say it's ridiculous they're being classified as jobseekers when they apply for benefits. The Cancer Society's chief executive Claire Austin told our reporter Alex Ashton sick people… Audio
