http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.gutcancer.org.nz en-us Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:08:36 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/172298/gcf-donors-help-make-promising-pancreatic-cancer-research-possible/ 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 MASTERPLAN for five patients across two sites in Christchurch and Wellington. These patients joined a study involving 74 people across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.The trial explored whether adding a precise form of radiati... Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:18:33 +1300 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post172298 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/172211/share-the-message-show-your-support-pancreatic-cancer-awareness-month-2026/ 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 by this devastating cancer.Pancreatic cancer is one of New Zealand's deadliest cancers, with the lowest five-year survival rate of any major cancer. Its symptoms can be difficult to recognise and are often mistaken for other c... Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:55:29 +1300 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post172211 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/171078/risks-symptoms-and-support-liver-cancer-awareness-month-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 innovation, awareness and education, advocacy and patient support, the Gut Cancer Foundation is working to improve outcomes for New Zealanders affected by liver cancer. Key areas of focus for Liver Cancer Awareness Month ... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:34:27 +1300 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post171078 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/170483/dianes-story-the-real-cost-of-accessing-life-changing-medicines-in-aotearoa/ 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 oesophageal cancer and told she had around 12 months to live.Diane underwent 11 rounds of publicly funded chemotherapy, but when the treatment stopped working, she was faced with an incredibly difficult decision: whether to priv... Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:39:49 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post170483 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/168714/my-care-kits-now-available-for-all-upper-gi-cancers/ 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, 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... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:56:58 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post168714 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/168443/free-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 ... Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:17:22 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post168443 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/168303/know-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... Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:46:15 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post168303 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