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Brothers in arms, brothers in health: A Navy friendship rekindled
When Ross Burrows joined a fitness class for men with prostate cancer, the last thing he expected was a surprise reunion with an old friend. Diagnosed in 2015, Ross was initially unconcerned. As a former Medical Chief in the Royal New Zealand Navy, he was well versed in the pros and cons a urological condition…
Prostate Cancer Patient Information Study
The Patient Information Study is now closed. Our sincerest thanks to everyone who took the time to contribute. At the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ, we see first-hand how good information makes all the difference to both outcomes and patient experience of healthcare. The choice of treatment pathway for those diagnosed with the disease can…
Maurice’s Wee Walk: for prostate cancer and cancer research
News Release 12 January 2023 Prostate cancer patient Maurice Bevin returns to New Zealand next week to see his oncologist for the first time since COVID closed New Zealand’s borders in 2020. He’s also using this trip home as a chance to raise money for cancer research and prostate cancer awareness…
News Release 18 December 2022 PCOR-ANZ Report: Significantly improved pathway to prostate cancer diagnosis is required if health outcomes for Kiwi men are to improve While the just released Prostate Cancer Outcomes Registry Australia and New Zealand (PCOR-ANZ) Annual Report confirms that early accurate diagnosis saves lives and improves quality of care, it also confirms…
A little prick could be the difference between life and death for Kiwi men
As the House winds up for Christmas, the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ (PCFNZ) welcomes not just the fundraising aspect of the transaction between ACT Leader David Seymour and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, but the opportunity it affords to remind Kiwi men that the best gift their health can receive may just be a little prick….
Brothers in arms, brothers in health: A Navy friendship rekindled
When Ross Burrows joined a fitness class for men with prostate cancer, the last thing he expected was a surprise reunion with an old friend. Diagnosed in 2015, Ross was initially unconcerned. As a former Medical Chief in the Royal New Zealand Navy, he was well versed in the pros and cons a urological condition…
Prostate Cancer Patient Information Study
The Patient Information Study is now closed. Our sincerest thanks to everyone who took the time to contribute. At the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ, we see first-hand how good information makes all the difference to both outcomes and patient experience of healthcare. The choice of treatment pathway for those diagnosed with the disease can…
Maurice’s Wee Walk: for prostate cancer and cancer research
News Release 12 January 2023 Prostate cancer patient Maurice Bevin returns to New Zealand next week to see his oncologist for the first time since COVID closed New Zealand’s borders in 2020. He’s also using this trip home as a chance to raise money for cancer research and prostate cancer awareness…
News Release 18 December 2022 PCOR-ANZ Report: Significantly improved pathway to prostate cancer diagnosis is required if health outcomes for Kiwi men are to improve While the just released Prostate Cancer Outcomes Registry Australia and New Zealand (PCOR-ANZ) Annual Report confirms that early accurate diagnosis saves lives and improves quality of care, it also confirms…
A little prick could be the difference between life and death for Kiwi men
As the House winds up for Christmas, the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ (PCFNZ) welcomes not just the fundraising aspect of the transaction between ACT Leader David Seymour and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, but the opportunity it affords to remind Kiwi men that the best gift their health can receive may just be a little prick….