http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.gutcancer.org.nz en-us Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:43:19 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/167263/gut-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... Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:23:51 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post167263 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/166966/now-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... Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:56:42 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post166966 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/166241/liam-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 ... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:09:21 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post166241 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/165795/budget-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 ... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:29:58 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post165795 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/165659/exciting-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... Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:41:09 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post165659 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/165057/gcf-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... Wed, 20 May 2026 17:13:40 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post165057 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/164141/gcf-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 ... Mon, 04 May 2026 12:48:32 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post164141 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/161209/trans-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... Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:09:43 +1300 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post161209 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/160897/gcf-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... Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:38:31 +1300 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post160897 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/158202/gut-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... Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:02:05 +1300 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post158202