Cancer Control Agency
Cancer patients urge govt to boost funding for life-saving drugs
Cancer patients want the government to step up as many struggle to fund their own treatment.
A report by the Cancer Control Agency has found 18 gold-standard cancer medicines are funded by Australia… Audio
Commercial radio urges MPs to rein in RNZ
This week the big commercial radio broadcasters boasted of record-breaking audiences for their big brands when the latest audience figures came out. But at the same their bosses were also urging our… Audio
Commercial radio urges MPs to rein in RNZ
This week the big commercial radio broadcasters boasted of record-breaking audiences for their big brands when the latest audience figures came out. But at the same their bosses were also urging our…
AudioConfused claims of Covid-compromised cancer care
A new campaign is urging people with possible symptoms of cancer to get a diagnosis - and never mind the lockdown. This week two media outlets claimed 'almost half of new cancers' went undetected… Audio
Confused claims of Covid-compromised cancer care
A new campaign is urging people with possible symptoms of cancer to get a diagnosis - and never mind the lockdown. This week two media outlets claimed 'almost half of new cancers' went undetected…
AudioHui kicks off in Taranaki to improve cancer outcomes for Māori
The Cancer Control Agency has kicked off a series of nationwide hui in New Plymouth, designed to address the appalling cancer statistics for Māori in New Zealand.
Around 200 people turned out to hear… Video, Audio
Link found between permanent hair dye and increased cancer risk
A scientific study of more than 45,000 women has found a link between permanent hair dye and an increased risk of breast cancer. Cancer epidemiologist Diana Sarfati from the Cancer Control… Audio
How will new cancer agency achieve its goals?
How is the country's new Cancer Control Agency going to balance the demand for new, expensive cancer treatments within limited resources? The establishment of the Agency was announced last last year… Audio
Government announces Cancer Control Agency
Government to establish a Cancer Control Agency and give Pharmac an extra $60m. Audio