http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.gutcancer.org.nz en-us Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:05:38 +1200 Rocketspark 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 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/153371/gut-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... Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:19:52 +1300 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post153371 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/148022/new-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... Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:00:06 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post148022 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/143944/record-number-of-phd-scholarships-awarded-in-maori-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... Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:33:21 +1200 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post143944