Cancer Society New Zealand

Cancer Society New Zealand Our work is supported by caring New Zealanders. There are many ways we can support you if you or a family member are affected by cancer.

We are regarded as one of New Zealand’s most trusted charities and our focus is to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer in the community. WEBSITE
www.cancer.org.nz

CANCER INFORMATION HELPLINE
0800 CANCER (226 237)

EMAIL AN INFORMATION NURSE
[email protected]

COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
Our social media pages are here to support, inform, and connect people affected by cancer across Aotearoa New Zealand. We welcome your thoughts, questions, stories and support. We’re building an online community that is a safe space for anyone affected by cancer so we ask that everyone who engages with our content follows these community guidelines. Be respectful
Let’s treat each other with kindness and compassion. Healthy discussion is encouraged — but personal attacks, name-calling, or aggressive behaviour are not acceptable. Comments that are racist, sexist, ableist, homophobic, or otherwise discriminatory will be removed. Keep it family friendly
Our community includes people of all ages. Please use language that is age-appropriate and avoid swearing, graphic details, or upsetting content. Our goal is to create a space that’s safe and inclusive for everyone. We embrace and welcome all languages
We recognise that New Zealand has three official languages: English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language. We embrace and welcome all languages spoken by our community. Stay on topic
Keep your comments relevant to the post or conversation. Off-topic, repeated, or spam content may be removed so we can keep the conversation helpful and respectful. No harmful or false content
We will remove content that includes:
- Misinformation or unverified health advice
- Spam, scams or advertising
- Threats, hate speech, or harmful behaviour
- Political promotion or electioneering
- Profane, graphic or upsetting language or imagery

Protect privacy
Please don’t share your own or anyone else’s personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, emails, or medical details. Moderation and enforcement
Our team monitors these pages and may hide or delete posts that breach these guidelines. Repeat or serious breaches may result in users being blocked. If you believe your content was removed unfairly, you’re welcome to contact us at [email protected] and we’ll review it on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for being part of our online whānau. Together we can create a safe, welcoming, and supportive space for all people affected by cancer.

– Cancer Society New Zealand Social Media Team


Posts on this page do not necessarily reflect our opinions.

07/10/2026

Alongside whānau, friends and community, the Cancer Society became part of the village that helped carry Emma through treatment.

“I think that’s such an amazing offer that you guys have,” she says of the support she found, free programmes, and volunteer drivers who gave up their time to get her to appointments.

She’d seen the daffodil symbol throughout her life, but says she didn’t fully understand the breadth of support available until her diagnosis.

If you or someone you love needs support, we’re here. Find out more about our services at cancer.org.nz - link in bio

Every day, 81 people are diagnosed with cancer. Without action, yearly diagnoses could rise from over 30,000 to more tha...
05/10/2026

Every day, 81 people are diagnosed with cancer. Without action, yearly diagnoses could rise from over 30,000 to more than 45,000 by 2044.

The tools and the evidence are there. Prevention and early detection saves lives, eases pressure on our health system and will cost less. The time to act is now.

Find out more at cancer.org.nz/manifesto

The bowel screening starting age is now 56, and the rollout has begun.Lowering the age to 56 is welcome progress but we'...
02/10/2026

The bowel screening starting age is now 56, and the rollout has begun.

Lowering the age to 56 is welcome progress but we'll keep working to bring it down so more people can find bowel cancer earlier.

If you are 56 or 57 this your reminder to get screened!

Check if you're eligible 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bowel-screening-age

01/10/2026

“I could feel it in the room. It was eerie. You could hear a heartbeat because it was so quiet.”

That’s how Emma describes the moment she was told she had cancer.

She thought about her own mum, who kept her cancer a secret, and decided make the choice to speak.

This October, Emma is sharing her story with us. This is the first of a few moments we will share over the coming weeks.

Emma’s full story is available to read now.

Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Aotearoa New Zealand. But one-third of cancer cases could be prevented and ...
30/09/2026

Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Aotearoa New Zealand. But one-third of cancer cases could be prevented and many cancers could be found earlier, giving people a much better chance of survival.

With just under five weeks until the general election, we're calling on political parties to improve outcomes for patients and whānau by investing in prevention and early detection.

Our 2026 Election Manifesto sets out five practical actions for the next government to take. They're affordable, ready to go and backed by decades of research. They will save lives, make health fairer for everyone and ease pressure on our health system, while saving money over time.

Working together for a future free from cancer - that gets our vote!

Find out more at cancer.org.nz/manifesto

28/09/2026

The medicine exists. The patient needs it. But in New Zealand, it can still be out of reach.

This film brings together the voices of New Zealanders living with cancer who have faced the same impossible reality: a modern medicine is available, but access depends on whether they can pay, fundraise or fight for it.

Their stories are among thousands. This is why Cancer Society New Zealand is part of Forbidden Pharmacy - and why we're calling on the next government to give Kiwis access to the medicines they need.

Watch their stories, share this film and ask your MP where they stand.

www.forbiddenpharmacy.org

From today we get an extra hour of daylight! ☀️ We challenge you to make the most of it by signing up for Marathon in a ...
26/09/2026

From today we get an extra hour of daylight! ☀️ We challenge you to make the most of it by signing up for Marathon in a Month 2026.

It only takes 1.4km a day of your chosen activity to complete a marathon in a month. Get active and support the Cancer Society, perfect for all ages and fitness levels.

One marathon not enough of a challenge? Push yourself to do two, three, or five!

Every step you take helps fund support for people facing cancer across Aotearoa.

Sign up below to get started. 🏃
https://marathoninamonth.org.nz/signup

25/09/2026

Supporting someone with cancer? We want to hear from you.
We're looking for whānau, family members and close friends who are currently supporting someone on their cancer journey.

We want to understand where people turn for information, advice and support, what works well, and where there are gaps.

Your experience will help shape future Cancer Society resources, services and support for people affected by cancer.

✅ 45-minute interview
✅ In person, online or by phone
✅ No right or wrong answers, just your lived experience

Register your interest here: https://tinyurl.com/cancer-support-study

Your voice could make a real difference for future whānau facing cancer. 💛

25/09/2026

Cervical screening is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent cancer before it starts. It finds early cell changes years before they'd cause any symptoms, and it's never been easier to get done.

You can now choose between the HPV swab or the cervical sample, choose a provider you're comfortable with, and get you will get your results within 1 to 2 weeks. From 1 March, it will also be free.

Together, we can eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. If you're between 25 and 69 and have a cervix, booking your screening is something you can do right now to help Aotearoa reach that goal.

Today on World Cancer Research Day, we're celebrating the progress research has made possible. Twenty years ago a cancer...
24/09/2026

Today on World Cancer Research Day, we're celebrating the progress research has made possible.

Twenty years ago a cancer diagnosis often meant far fewer options and far less hope. Today, thanks to research, we can prevent cancer, find it earlier, and treat it better. According to the 2025 State of Cancer report, cancer deaths have dropped by 24% since 2001. But there is still work to do.

Progress doesn’t happen without funding the people doing the mahi and over the past decade the Cancer Society is proud to have invested over $50 million into cancer research across prevention, early detection, treatment, survivorship and end-of-life care.

Our new Research and Innovation Strategy builds on this work and sets out how we'll bring researchers, health services, and communities together so that discoveries reach the people who need them, faster and more fairly.

Every dollar invested in research brings us closer to a future free from cancer.

Find out more about our strategy and current research funding opportunities at cancer.org.nz/research (link in bio)

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