http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.gutcancer.org.nz en-us Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:20:55 +1300 Rocketspark 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 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