New Zealanders who travel for CAR T-cell therapy
As New Zealand’s cancer outcomes linger behind those of other OECD countries, more and more New Zealanders are taking advantage of the US2.37 billion investment…
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Ka Mua Ka Muri Symposium
Take advantage of the testing facilities available and present early was the advice for Māori at the “Ka Mua Ka Muri” – Walking Backwards Into…
Message from Cancer Society Chief Executive, Nicola Coom
I hope you are all well and adjusting to the fresher Southern mornings. I am still coming down from cloud nine. The Cancer Society’s inaugural…
Empower your cancer journey – funded programme available
Cancer Society Southern has a new service we’re excited to offer our clients. We are funding 50 places on our Cancer Patient Empowerment Programme (Cancer…
Meet our Southern Cancer Society Relay For Life ambassador – Jen Simon
Jen Simon is just 32-year-old and she’s already in the fight of her life battling grade 4 Anaplastic Astrocytoma, a rare form of brain cancer….
Beating one of New Zealand’s most common cancers
New Zealand has 1200 deaths a year from colorectal cancers. That is four times the road toll and about as preventable, Professor Parry Guildford said….
A portrait of cancer research
If you’ve ever doubted how effective investing in cancer research is, Cancer Society Southern has created a brand-new tool to demonstrate just what our partnerships…
Raising fun and funds
The 20th Anniversary of the Cancer Society South Canterbury’s Relay For Life kicked off at Opihi College in Temuka on March 8, providing 20 hours…
CAR T-cell offering new hope to cancer patients
A new facility being built in Christchurch will see CAR T-cell therapies manufactured in Christchurch for the first time. The therapy is changing the cancer…
Thank you to our funders
Here at the Cancer Society, we simply couldn’t do what we do without the generosity of our incredible funders. Your support isn’t just about dollars,…
Your Choice of Support – Online Support Centre
Southern Cancer Society has launched an online tool providing greater access and choice to those diagnosed with cancer, their whānau and supporters. Craig Watson, Southern…
Dr Jessica Fitzjohn’s Innovative Breast Cancer Screening System
It’s as simple as a quick a lie down. By the time you get up, you’ll have your breast screen results. Dr Jessica Fitzjohn’s innovative…