Our Vision
Eliminating death and suffering from prostate cancer. We will achieve this through offering peer support to men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer (and their families); actively promoting awareness of this disease through community promotions, including our Blue September campaign; funding research; and advocating for patients. More…
Latest News
Survey: Sexual intimacy following treatment
On behalf of Dr Erik Wibowo, University of Otago Sexual problems are commonly experienced by men after receiving prostate cancer treatment. A team at the University of Otago, led by Dr Erik Wibowo, is launching a brief (~15 min) online research study on how men may maintain sexual intimacy after receiving prostate cancer treatment. Particularly, they are interested in documenting…
Indian Motorcycle takes on Bikers in Blue in support of Kiwi men
Prostate Cancer Foundation proudly announces new partnership with Indian Motorcycle as a major sponsor of the Bikers in Blue motorcycle ride, a national symbol of support for the thousands of Kiwis affected by prostate cancer. We are calling on all bikers to register now for this fun-filled event on Sunday 8 September 2019, hosted by…
Minimally invasive treatment for prostate problems wins NZ innovation award
A minimally invasive treatment for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has won the James & Well Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) Innovation Award for 2019. Teleflex Medical received the Innovation Award for its UroLift ® System from Jonathan Lucas, partner at James & Wells, at the Health Tech Week Gala Dinner BPH,…
Let’s stop politicising cancer services in New Zealand
Media Release: 31 July 2019 Simon Bridges’ recent announcement that the National Party will create a new Cancer Agency and allocate $200 million to cancer medicines upon being elected to Government further raises the stakes in what appears to be yet another round of the political lottery of cancer funding. Politicisation of cancer services has a…
Get Pedalling for Prostate
Cyclists are encouraged to start training now for the 3rd annual Pedal4Prostate at Hampton Downs on Sunday 13 October 2019. The 196 cyclists who took part in last year’s event raised over $137,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and organisers are hoping for an even bigger turn out this year. Prostate Cancer Foundation CEO, Graeme…
Survey: Sexual intimacy following treatment
On behalf of Dr Erik Wibowo, University of Otago Sexual problems are commonly experienced by men after receiving prostate cancer treatment. A team at the University of Otago, led by Dr Erik Wibowo, is launching a brief (~15 min) online research study on how men may maintain sexual intimacy after receiving prostate cancer treatment. Particularly, they are interested in documenting…
Indian Motorcycle takes on Bikers in Blue in support of Kiwi men
Prostate Cancer Foundation proudly announces new partnership with Indian Motorcycle as a major sponsor of the Bikers in Blue motorcycle ride, a national symbol of support for the thousands of Kiwis affected by prostate cancer. We are calling on all bikers to register now for this fun-filled event on Sunday 8 September 2019, hosted by…
Minimally invasive treatment for prostate problems wins NZ innovation award
A minimally invasive treatment for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has won the James & Well Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) Innovation Award for 2019. Teleflex Medical received the Innovation Award for its UroLift ® System from Jonathan Lucas, partner at James & Wells, at the Health Tech Week Gala Dinner BPH,…
Let’s stop politicising cancer services in New Zealand
Media Release: 31 July 2019 Simon Bridges’ recent announcement that the National Party will create a new Cancer Agency and allocate $200 million to cancer medicines upon being elected to Government further raises the stakes in what appears to be yet another round of the political lottery of cancer funding. Politicisation of cancer services has a…
Get Pedalling for Prostate
Cyclists are encouraged to start training now for the 3rd annual Pedal4Prostate at Hampton Downs on Sunday 13 October 2019. The 196 cyclists who took part in last year’s event raised over $137,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and organisers are hoping for an even bigger turn out this year. Prostate Cancer Foundation CEO, Graeme…