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
This July, go as dry as you’re willing to try
Prostate Cancer Foundation is proud to be a beneficiary of Dry July 2020 alongside the amazing folk at Look Good Feel Better NZ and Bowel Cancer New Zealand, and we’ve got some great news, Dry July Sign Up is now open. Dry July is a fundraiser that challenges people to go alcohol free and raise…
COVID-19 Lockdowns Do Not Stop Prostate Cancer
Media Release: COVID-19 Lockdowns Do Not Stop Prostate Cancer It is sobering to realise that while we have been in weeks of lockdown many men have missed being diagnosed for prostate cancer, which in time may have dire consequences. With around 3,500 men diagnosed every year, there are potentially 300 men around New Zealand whose…
Message from the CEO
Pre-COVID-19 we would have been in Christchurch this weekend kicking off our Annual Conference with a special day for all the fabulous and dedicated folk that are our national support network. CEO Graeme Woodside recorded this wee message.
New sleep study
Dr Erik Wibowo, of the University of Otago, is conducting a sleep study in collaboration with the Universities of Otago Wellington and Christchurch. In a previous study they established that sleep problems are common in prostate cancer patients, with factors like anxiety and sleep hygiene. They are now focussing on…
National Conference Cancelled
We regret to advise that due to the current and developing situation with COVID-19 in New Zealand we have made the decision to cancel this year’s National Prostate Cancer Conference in Christchurch. We realise that for many people our annual conference is an important time to hear more about new developments in diagnosis, treatments and …
This July, go as dry as you’re willing to try
Prostate Cancer Foundation is proud to be a beneficiary of Dry July 2020 alongside the amazing folk at Look Good Feel Better NZ and Bowel Cancer New Zealand, and we’ve got some great news, Dry July Sign Up is now open. Dry July is a fundraiser that challenges people to go alcohol free and raise…
COVID-19 Lockdowns Do Not Stop Prostate Cancer
Media Release: COVID-19 Lockdowns Do Not Stop Prostate Cancer It is sobering to realise that while we have been in weeks of lockdown many men have missed being diagnosed for prostate cancer, which in time may have dire consequences. With around 3,500 men diagnosed every year, there are potentially 300 men around New Zealand whose…
Message from the CEO
Pre-COVID-19 we would have been in Christchurch this weekend kicking off our Annual Conference with a special day for all the fabulous and dedicated folk that are our national support network. CEO Graeme Woodside recorded this wee message.
New sleep study
Dr Erik Wibowo, of the University of Otago, is conducting a sleep study in collaboration with the Universities of Otago Wellington and Christchurch. In a previous study they established that sleep problems are common in prostate cancer patients, with factors like anxiety and sleep hygiene. They are now focussing on…
National Conference Cancelled
We regret to advise that due to the current and developing situation with COVID-19 in New Zealand we have made the decision to cancel this year’s National Prostate Cancer Conference in Christchurch. We realise that for many people our annual conference is an important time to hear more about new developments in diagnosis, treatments and …