GCF donors help make promising pancreatic cancer research possible
November 5, 2026
Promising results from the MASTERPLAN clinical trial are a reminder of what our supporters help make possible: access to research that could improve treatment for people with gut cancer.Thanks to our donors, Gut Cancer Foundation contributed $25,000 to support access to MAST...
This November, the Gut Cancer Foundation is calling on New Zealanders to come together for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. By raising awareness of the symptoms and risks, sharing vital information and going purple, we can help improve outcomes and support Kiwis affected b...
Risks, Symptoms and Support: Liver Cancer Awareness Month 2026
October 1, 2026
October 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 be aware of and the importance of early detection. Through research and i...
For 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.In January 2022, Canterbury woman Diane Smith was diagnosed with stage 4 oes...
My Care KITs now available for all upper GI cancers
August 13, 2026
Trusted information and practical support, available free across AotearoaGut Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce that our full range of My Care KITs are now available for people affected by upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including pancreatic, stomach, oesophageal,...
Free Expert Q&A: Understanding Gut Cancers
August 6, 2026
We’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, or another digestive cancer can bring many questions. You may be wonderin...
Every 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 Cancer Awareness Month 2026 include:improving understanding of stomach cancer symptoms, r...
Now available: My Care KIT for Stomach Cancer
August 3, 2026
Gut 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 for patients, carers, whānau and health professionals, My Care KIT brings tog...
Associate Professor Ben Lawrence appointed as the inaugural Head of Auckland University’s new Department of Cancer Sciences
July 29, 2026
We 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 Board member, a leading specialist in gastrointestinal cancers, and a researcher w...
This 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 Forbidden Pharmacy is a powerful public awareness campaign highlighting the reality face...
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