Art workshop opens its door to Cancer Society clients in Rotorua

A series of art workshops in Rotorua gave people affected by cancer an opportunity to unwind and explore creativity.

Gail's story

When 62-year-old Gail Andersen struggled with isolation after her cancer diagnosis, the Cancer Society provided much-needed services.

Coping with cancer and the holidays

Along with good tidings and cheer, the holidays also bring steep expectations and stress. When cancer is thrown into the mix, the season becomes all the more challenging.

Liz & Wayne's story

Liz Claridge was ready to simplify life and enjoy retirement in Whangamata when a mammogram changed everything.

Neata's story

Strength, perseverance and coming out the other side – Neata’s experience with cancer.

Understanding support groups

When facing a major illness or stressful life change, you don’t have to do it alone. A support group may help.

Jack's story

When retired school principal Jack Reid found blood in his urine, life changed significantly for the Cambridge local.

A fresh start - Don's Story

Cancer Society agrees with the need for better sunscreen regulation in New Zealand, but confirms its sunscreens are safe

The Cancer Society remains committed to reducing the risk of skin cancer for all New Zealanders, thus we are currently investigating why the Consumer NZ testing has returned results different to ours.

Cancer Society products are safe to use, our producers test these products in an approved and recognised facility.

Double whammy

Judy Farnham shares her story from when she and her husband simultaneously faced cancer.

Where do Political Parties stand on cancer issues this election?

All parties are making ‘health’ an election promise. So we've asked each party standing for government four questions about national cancer issues and opportunities.

Cancer has no friends

When Jeffrey Coffin was diagnosed with renal cancer in October 2016, he was given just three days to live unless he was operated on.

Survey about New Zealand charities

Have you been invited to take part in our charity survey? If so, you can read more about it here.

Finding hope - life after a cancer diagnosis

Help from her family and the Cancer Society gave Gloria Topfer something to live for when times were tough.

A life-changing journey

Kees Huisman tells us why he wishes he'd heard about the Cancer Society sooner.

Outreach programme takes massage service to rural areas

Walking for life

Margaret Parker's story is a reminder to us all to put one foot in front of the other, whatever the situation.

PHARMAC to fund effective therapies for advanced melanoma

Cancer Society is thrilled with PHARMAC's decision to fund effective therapies for advanced melanoma, now including Keytruda.

Stand up for your health this Fieldays

The Cancer Society will be using the National Agricultural Fieldays as an opportunity to raise cancer awareness this June.

Ironman, marathon runner, cancer survivor – the greatest challenge

Cancer survivor Sandie Robinson shares some perspective on the challenges of adjusting to "life after cancer".