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Risks, Symptoms and Support: Liver Cancer Awareness Month 2026

October 1st 2026October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. This month, the Gut Cancer Foundation shines a light on liver cancer, raising awareness of the disease, the factors that can increase risk, the symptoms to beRead more

Diane’s story: the real cost of accessing life-changing medicines in Aotearoa

September 18th 2026For Diane Smith, access to the right medicine has been life-changing. Her experience also highlights the difficult reality faced by New Zealanders when recommended treatments are not publicly funded.Read more

My Care KITs now available for all upper GI cancers

August 13th 2026Trusted information and practical support, available free across Aotearoa Gut Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce that our full range of My Care KITs are now available for people affected byRead more

Free Expert Q&A: Understanding Gut Cancers

August 6th 2026We’re pleased to invite our community to Understanding Gut Cancers, a free online Expert Q&A hosted by Cancer Support New Zealand. Receiving a diagnosis of stomach, oesophageal, pancreatic, liver,Read more

Know the symptoms. Know your whakapapa: Stomach Cancer Awareness Month 2026

August 5th 2026Every August, Gut Cancer Foundation raises awareness of stomach cancer, including its risk factors, symptoms and the urgent need for earlier detection. Our key areas of focus for Stomach CancerRead more

Now available: My Care KIT for Stomach Cancer

August 3rd 2026Gut Cancer Foundation has launched My Care KIT for stomach cancer, providing free, trusted and practical information for people affected by stomach cancer across Aotearoa New Zealand. Designed forRead more

Associate Professor Ben Lawrence appointed as the inaugural Head of Auckland University’s new Department of Cancer Sciences

July 29th 2026We are delighted to see Associate Professor Ben Lawrence appointed as the inaugural Head of the University of Auckland's new Department of Cancer Sciences. Ben is a former Gut Cancer Foundation BoardRead more

Forbidden Pharmacy: Calling for better access to life-changing medicines

July 23rd 2026This election year, Gut Cancer Foundation is joining patient advocacy organisations from across Aotearoa to call attention to New Zealand’s poor access to publicly funded medicines. The ForbiddenRead more

Gut Cancer Foundation welcomes Geoff Parnell to its Board

July 22nd 2026Gut Cancer Foundation is pleased to welcome Geoff Parnell as the newest member of its Board. Geoff is Chair of the Australasian Gastrointestinal Trials Group, trading as GI Cancer Trials, and bringsRead more

Gut Cancer Foundation announces the appointment of Kristin Bernstone as its new Chief Executive Officer

July 7th 2026Gut Cancer Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Kristin Bernstone as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kristin has been part of Gut Cancer Foundation for more than four years, mostRead more

Now available: My Care KIT for Oesophageal Cancer

June 30th 2026Gut Cancer Foundation has launched a new My Care KIT for oesophageal cancer, giving New Zealanders affected by oesophageal cancer access to clear, practical and trusted information at no cost.Read more

Liam Willis to step down from his role as Executive Officer after seven years with Gut Cancer Foundation

June 11th 2026Gut Cancer Foundation is announcing that Liam Willis will step down from his role as Executive Officer after seven years with the organisation. Liam was appointed in July 2019, at a time when he was Read more

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