http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.gutcancer.org.nz en-us Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:44:08 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/168201/now-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 ... Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:07:56 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post168201 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/168047/associate-professor-ben-lawrence-appointed-as-the-inaugural-head-of-auckland-universitys-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... Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:29:27 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post168047 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/167873/forbidden-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... Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:05:54 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post167873 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/167815/gut-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... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:51:13 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post167815 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