Cancer Society of New Zealand

Aotearoa New Zealand has the opportunity to eliminate cervical cancer. Together, we can save countless lives and leave a powerful legacy for generations to come.   Visit the https://lnkd.in/g5fEkfey to become part of the story.

Guest Speaker announcement!    What can we expect for cancer outcomes in New Zealand and what can we do about the rising rate of cancer diagnoses in under-50s?   Dr Kimiora Hēnare (Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri) from the Faculty of Medical Health Sciences at the The University of Auckland and Board member for Hei Āhuru Mōwai, Māori Cancer Leadership Network, will join a panel to lead a discussion on this topic on Day 1 of In Pursuit 2025 Cancer research and innovation conference.    Be in the room at Christchurch’s Te Pae Convention Centre for this conversation and more on 6 and 7 March next year! Grab yourself an early bird registration today at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/diPj5HWZ  

📺 Did you see 'The Book that Ended Cancer' on Seven Sharp last night? You can watch at the link below... then check out the link in our comments if you support this kaupapa and want to be part of the story that ends cervical cancer.

In Pursuit, the Cancer Society’s Research & Innovation Breakthroughs Conference is coming to Christchurch in March 2025.   Join leading researchers, healthcare professionals and innovators as we explore cutting-edge research, innovative approaches and collaborative efforts to comfort cancer.   Early bird registrations are open now!

Guest Speaker announcement! Professor Sue Crengle, Co-Director of the Ngāi Tahu Māori Health Research Unit at the University of Otago will be joining us for #InPursuit2025 on 6-7 March in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. She will be part of a panel exploring how cancer screening can and is being transformed through innovation, with her presentation focusing on developing an effective, equitable lung cancer screening pathway for Aotearoa. Early bird registrations are now open, register today and be part of this transformative event!  👉 https://lnkd.in/diPj5HWZ

We are hiring for our first ever Director of Research and Innovation! We are looking for someone that will spearhead our well-established cancer research programme, and amplify our impact through commissioning, and investment in innovation.    This role can be based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch and there is flexibility for part or full-time hours.    Learn more about this exciting opportunity here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gYM3WFp3

Te Aho o Te Kahu | Cancer Control Agency recently released 'Te rere o te toto – Understanding blood cancer medicine availability in Aotearoa New Zealand', a report assessing the availability of blood cancer medicines here versus Australia and their magnitude of clinical benefit. Clinical haematologist, and one of our Cancer Society and Hei Āhuru Mōwai, Māori Cancer Leadership Network funded researchers, Dr Myra Ruka says evaluating new blood cancer medicines from an equity perspective as well as their clinical benefit will provide better outcomes and value for money. She spoke to Dale Husband on Waatea NEWS radio about this issue. Listen at the link below.

Guest Speaker announcement!    Associate Professor Jason Gurney (Ngāpuhi) is an epidemiologist and Director of the Cancer and Chronic Conditions (C3) Research Group at the University of Otago. He is currently leading multiple national-level projects on equity in health outcomes for Māori, with a focus on cancer.   We are excited to have him join us for our #InPursuit2025 cancer research conference on 6-7 March in Ōtautahi, Christchurch.  Along with Professor Louise Signal, he will present on the topic of Levelling the field: Preventing cancer with equitable environments and policy change.    Want to participate in meaningful discussions that shape the future of cancer care in Aotearoa New Zealand?  Then be an early bird and register today at 👉 https://lnkd.in/diPj5HWZ  

Today is International Volunteer Managers Day! 💛   Our Volunteer Managers have the important task of bringing together our wide range of volunteers to create rewarding and meaningful experiences along their volunteering journeys. We can’t do our work without our volunteering workforce, equally stewarding and leading the workforce is a huge part of it. The mahi of our volunteer managers helps change the lives of both the volunteers themselves and of those are supported by our volunteers through delivering good to our communities.   Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua  Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead.   Here’s a few words about what this awareness day means to a few of our Cancer Society volunteer managers across the motu. #IVMDay24 #Volunteers Sudha Bhana Sharon Lourie

We celebrate this with our friends at Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. Early detection saves lives.