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
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 …
PCFNZ and Coronavirus
Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ places the utmost priority on the health and safety of its family – staff, board, members, support coordinators, volunteers and everyone attending our support group meetings, events and other public activities. We are continuously monitoring the COVID-19 situation in New Zealand and following the Ministry of Health’s advice. At this stage…
TENA and PCFNZ unite to help NZ men tackle incontinence
Incontinence. It’s one of the most common, but highly stigmatised, health concerns among New Zealand men and now the focus of a new partnership between TENA, leaders in incontinence products, and Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand (PCFNZ). The new, three-year partnership between TENA and PCFNZ will provide tangible support to those inflicted with incontinence…
Tributes flow for Thingee puppeteer Alan Henderson
Alan’s two-year journey of hope ended on Saturday 15th February and we join with many around New Zealand in expressing our condolences to his family, friends and all those whose lives have been enriched by his presence. Close friend and colleague, and PCFNZ Ambassador, Jason Gunn has on behalf of Alan taken the opportunity to…
Prostate Cancer Overdiagnosis: a New Zealand perspective
A recent study published in Australia claimed that 42% of prostate cancers diagnosed between 1982 and 2012 were actually “over diagnosed” and did not need to be treated. However, this does not reflect the current reality for men facing a prostate cancer diagnosis in New Zealand. Such a diagnosis is a terrifying experience for an…
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 …
PCFNZ and Coronavirus
Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ places the utmost priority on the health and safety of its family – staff, board, members, support coordinators, volunteers and everyone attending our support group meetings, events and other public activities. We are continuously monitoring the COVID-19 situation in New Zealand and following the Ministry of Health’s advice. At this stage…
TENA and PCFNZ unite to help NZ men tackle incontinence
Incontinence. It’s one of the most common, but highly stigmatised, health concerns among New Zealand men and now the focus of a new partnership between TENA, leaders in incontinence products, and Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand (PCFNZ). The new, three-year partnership between TENA and PCFNZ will provide tangible support to those inflicted with incontinence…
Tributes flow for Thingee puppeteer Alan Henderson
Alan’s two-year journey of hope ended on Saturday 15th February and we join with many around New Zealand in expressing our condolences to his family, friends and all those whose lives have been enriched by his presence. Close friend and colleague, and PCFNZ Ambassador, Jason Gunn has on behalf of Alan taken the opportunity to…
Prostate Cancer Overdiagnosis: a New Zealand perspective
A recent study published in Australia claimed that 42% of prostate cancers diagnosed between 1982 and 2012 were actually “over diagnosed” and did not need to be treated. However, this does not reflect the current reality for men facing a prostate cancer diagnosis in New Zealand. Such a diagnosis is a terrifying experience for an…