http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.gutcancer.org.nz en-us Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:57:57 +1200 Rocketspark 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 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/142699/the-chiller-nz-joins-forces-with-the-gut-cancer-foundation-for-give-it-up-for-gut-cancer-2025/ The Gut Cancer Foundation is thrilled to announce a continued partnership with The Chiller NZ as the official alcohol-free drinks partner for Give It Up for Gut Cancer 2025. With their wide range of 0% beers, wines, and spirits, The Chiller is providing the perfect alcohol-free alternatives for participants in this year’s challenge.Throughout March, The Chiller NZ is supporting the Give It Up for Gut Cancer challenge in multiple ways. For every order placed, $1 will be donated to the Gut Cance... Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:45:22 +1300 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post142699 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/142831/gut-cancer-foundation-welcomes-pharmacs-decision-to-fund-atezolizumab-and-bevacizumab-for-advanced-liver-cancer-patients/ The Gut Cancer Foundation welcomes the long-awaited announcement from Pharmac that New Zealand patients with advanced or metastatic unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, will finally gain access to publicly funded treatment with atezolizumab (Tecentriq) and bevacizumab (Vegzlma) from March 1st, 2025.For years, liver cancer patients in New Zealand have faced limited treatment options, leaving them with significantly worse outcomes compared to those in ... Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post142831 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/141837/understanding-the-molecular-features-of-pancreatic-cancer-an-aotearoa-biobank-initiative/ Dr Howe Mao is a general surgeon specialising in hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery. He is currently a research fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Auckland, with a focused interest in the genetics of pancreatic cancer. Late-stage diagnosis, disease recurrence, and resistance to systemic treatments make pancreatic cancer one of the most aggressive cancers. Addressing these complex issues requires a multifaceted approach including identifying suitable patients for complex surge... Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:41 +1300 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post141837 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/post/140999/give-it-up-for-gut-cancers--why-give-up-sugar/ Increased sugar intake is a major contributing factor to rising obesity levels which research shows increase the risk of developing gut cancers including; oesophageal, stomach, liver and pancreatic cancer.The main cause of weight gain comes down to sugar intake, in fact, it is nearly impossible to lose weight while sugar intake is high. This is due to it causing high blood insulin levels, the main signal to keep energy stored as body fat.If you choose to give up sugar as your GIVE IT UP challeng... Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:40:16 +1300 http://www.gutcancer.org.nz/blog/#post140999