My Care KITs now available for all upper GI cancers
Gut 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, liver and biliary cancers.A gut cancer diagnosis brings many challenges. Understanding medical information, preparing for appointments, considering treatment options and managing symptoms, nutrition and everyday life can all feel like a lot to navigate.My Care KIT has been created to make that jo...
August 13, 2026Free Expert Q&A: Understanding Gut Cancers
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 wondering about treatment options, managing side effects, looking after your wellbeing, or what to expect in the weeks and months ahead.During this supportive and informative session, Gut Cancer Foundation support nurse Candice will ...
August 6, 2026Know the symptoms. Know your whakapapa: Stomach Cancer Awareness Month 2026
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, risk factors and the importance of early detectionhighlighting the connection between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and stomach cancer riskincreasing awareness of hereditary stomach cancer, including CDH1 gene muta...
August 5, 2026Now available: My Care KIT for Stomach Cancer
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 together important information about stomach cancer, diagnosis, treatment, nutrition, symptom management, clinical trials and support in one easy-to-use resource.The stomach cancer My Care KIT is available as a digital download ...
August 3, 2026Associate Professor Ben Lawrence appointed as the inaugural Head of Auckland University’s new Department of Cancer Sciences
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 whose work we have been proud to support. He has also cared for many patients and whānau connected with our Foundation.What makes this new department particularly important is its ambition to bring cancer research and clinica...
July 29, 2026Forbidden Pharmacy: Calling for better access to life-changing medicines
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 faced by thousands of New Zealanders who cannot access medicines that could improve their quality of life, extend their lives or give them precious additional time with the people they love.These medicines exist. They are being p...
July 23, 2026Gut Cancer Foundation welcomes Geoff Parnell to its Board
Gut 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 brings extensive experience as a business executive, company director and strategic leader.He is also an oesophageal cancer survivor, patient advocate and community representative involved in several clinical trials being conducted by GI Cancer Trials. His combination of governance experience, sector knowled...
July 22, 2026Gut Cancer Foundation announces the appointment of Kristin Bernstone as its new Chief Executive Officer
Gut 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, most recently as Public Outreach and Projects Manager. During that time, she has worked closely alongside outgoing CEO Liam Willis and has played an integral role in the growth and development of the organisation.Her work has included leading the redevelopment of Gut Cancer Foundation’s website and patien...
July 7, 2026Now available: My Care KIT for Oesophageal Cancer
Gut 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.Created for patients, whānau and carers, the My Care KIT is designed to help people make sense of what can be a complex and confronting diagnosis. It brings together key information about oesophageal cancer, treatment, nutrition, side effects, clinical trials and support, all in one accessible resource.The...
June 30, 2026Liam Willis to step down from his role as Executive Officer after seven years with Gut Cancer Foundation
Gut 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 the Foundation’s only employee. Since then, GCF has grown across all areas of its work, including fundraising, research investment, awareness, advocacy, and patient support. The organisation now has a dedicated team of seven in place, with strong foundations for its next stage of development.During ...
June 11, 2026Budget 2026: Charity tax change could reduce support for New Zealanders affected by gut cancers
Gut Cancer Foundation is concerned that a proposed change to donation tax credit rules announced in Budget 2026 could reduce major charitable giving at a time when the need for cancer support, research and advocacy continues to grow.Under the current system, people who donate to charities can claim back up to one third of their donation through a tax credit, with no upper limit on the amount that qualifies. The proposed change would cap eligible donations at $100,000 per year, meaning donations ...
June 3, 2026Exciting Development for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
At the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting, the latest results from the clinical trial investigating whether the drug, daraxonrasib can be effectively used as a treatment for late-stage pancreatic cancer were presented.Researchers reported that the treatment could effectively double life expectancy for some patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.Daraxonrasib works by blocking the activity of KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancer tumours, and has now been shown to improv...
June 2, 2026GCF Launches My Care KIT for Pancreatic Cancer
Gut Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of our first My Care KIT, a new free resource designed to support New Zealanders diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, as well as their whānau and carers. This is part of our wider upper GI support service developed to provide practical Knowledge, Information and Tools to help people better understand a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, treatment options, and the different pathways involved in living with the disease. Now available through our webs...
May 20, 2026GCF Support Service Is Now Live
We are incredibly proud to announce that Gut Cancer Foundation’s new Patient Support Service is now live!This is a major step forward for upper GI cancer care here in Aotearoa New Zealand, and would not be possible without the generous support of our incredible community of donors, corporate partners and philanthropic funding. This launch is the culmination many months of hard work, planning, collaboration and dedication from our team.Our new service is New Zealand’s first dedicated support ...
May 4, 2026Trans-Tasman partnership to Strengthen Support for Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers
Gut Cancer Foundation and Pancare Foundation join forces to develop a new support service for people affected by upper gastrointestinal cancers in Aotearoa New ZealandGut Cancer Foundation (GCF) has announced a new partnership with Australian charity Pancare Foundation to help develop a support service for New Zealanders affected by upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including cancers of the pancreas, stomach, liver, oesophagus, gallbladder and bile duct.Late last year, GCF signalled its inten...
March 3, 2026GCF Release Impact Report 2024-2025
Today, we’re proud to share our 2024 – 2025 Impact Report, a reflection of what your generosity, advocacy, and belief in this mission have made possible.During this period:8 research grants were awarded, supporting innovative projects that aim to find better treatments and improve quality of life for Kiwis with cancers of the digestive system.$173,605 was distributed in new funding commitments to advance critical research.More than 44,000 people accessed patient and health information t...
February 25, 2026Gut Cancer Foundation Expands Patient Support in 2026
Gut Cancer Foundation (GCF) has announced plans to introduce a New Zealand-first nationwide service to better assist patients and their families.“We know people feel lost, frightened and isolated after diagnosis. It can be extremely confronting and often there are far more questions than answers,” says Liam Willis, Executive Officer. “There is an urgent need for better support for patients. This service will provide a trusted, compassionate point of connection to help patients a...
December 17, 2025Gut Cancer Foundation Pays Tribute to Nigel Latta
Everyone at the Gut Cancer Foundation is deeply saddened to learn of Nigel Latta's passing.Last year, Nigel reached out to us to offer to use his platform to support others facing stomach cancer. We were so impressed and moved by his desire to help others in the face of his own diagnosis. When he was diagnosed, Nigel said he had to 'walk the talk' he recommends in his professional life. He had some really great tips on resilience when facing a cancer diagnosis. "You don't chose what happens...
October 2, 2025New Video Series Supporting Kiwis Living With Cancer
Gut Cancer Foundation has begun work on a series of videos that aim to help support patients and their whānau as they navigate a cancer diagnosis.There will be five videos in total in a series called Living with Cancer. We will talk to patients, whānau and members of the medical community to create videos on how to look after yourself while going through treatment, diet & nutrition support, resilience while navigating cancer, tips on navigating the medical system and how to support someone...
July 3, 2025Record number of PhD scholarships awarded in Māori Cancer Researcher Awards
Te Kāhui Matepukupuku o Aotearoa (the Cancer Society of New Zealand) and Hei Āhuru Mōwai Māori Cancer Leadership Aotearoa partnered four years ago to award Māori cancer researchers to address health inequities. To date, there have been eight researchers embark on projects supported by the scheme.This year a record four PhD scholarships and one masters scholarship have been announced, with the Gut Cancer Foundation of New Zealand also supporting two of the doctoral candidates whose rese...
April 9, 2025The Chiller NZ Joins Forces with the Gut Cancer Foundation for Give It Up for Gut Cancer 2025
The Gut Cancer Foundation is thrilled to announce a continued partnership with The Chiller NZ as the official alcohol-free drinks partner for Give It Up for Gut Cancer 2025. With their wide range of 0% beers, wines, and spirits, The Chiller is providing the perfect alcohol-free alternatives for participants in this year’s challenge.Throughout March, The Chiller NZ is supporting the Give It Up for Gut Cancer challenge in multiple ways. For every order placed, $1 will be donated to the Gut Cance...
March 7, 2025Gut Cancer Foundation Welcomes Pharmac’s Decision to Fund Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab for Advanced Liver Cancer Patients
The Gut Cancer Foundation welcomes the long-awaited announcement from Pharmac that New Zealand patients with advanced or metastatic unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, will finally gain access to publicly funded treatment with atezolizumab (Tecentriq) and bevacizumab (Vegzlma) from March 1st, 2025.For years, liver cancer patients in New Zealand have faced limited treatment options, leaving them with significantly worse outcomes compared to those in ...
March 1, 2025Understanding the Molecular Features of Pancreatic Cancer: An Aotearoa Biobank Initiative
Dr Howe Mao is a general surgeon specialising in hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery. He is currently a research fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Auckland, with a focused interest in the genetics of pancreatic cancer. Late-stage diagnosis, disease recurrence, and resistance to systemic treatments make pancreatic cancer one of the most aggressive cancers. Addressing these complex issues requires a multifaceted approach including identifying suitable patients for complex surge...
February 13, 2025Give It Up for Gut Cancers - Why give up Sugar?
Increased sugar intake is a major contributing factor to rising obesity levels which research shows increase the risk of developing gut cancers including; oesophageal, stomach, liver and pancreatic cancer.The main cause of weight gain comes down to sugar intake, in fact, it is nearly impossible to lose weight while sugar intake is high. This is due to it causing high blood insulin levels, the main signal to keep energy stored as body fat.If you choose to give up sugar as your GIVE IT UP challeng...
January 22, 2025Give It Up for Gut Cancers - Why give up Booze?
One of the options for GIVE IT UP for Gut Cancers is to go booze-free. After Christmas and New Years, many of us are thinking about our alcohol consumption and this has been a popular choice for GIU 2025! Here's some food for thought:❌ Limiting alcohol consumption can help reduce the risk of developing a number of gut cancers in particular; liver, oesophageal and bowel cancer.⬇️ The easiest way to gain body fat is with alcohol. Lose the booze and lose some extra kilos with it - and reducin...
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