Prostate News

How Effective is Viagra?

The NZ Herald recently published a good article on Viagra as it is now 20 years since its introduction. Click on link to view article. We are beginning an advocacy programme to seek to have this funded for prostate cancer patients and would like to hear of the experiences of men using it both before…

Regular checks helped All Blacks legend Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith wasn’t at the New Zealand Rugby Awards last month to accept the Steinlager Salver for exceptional service to the game. Just three days before, on December 11, his prostate was removed after cancer tumours had been discovered. The 60-year-old, who left the All Blacks last year after a glittering career as a player and…

Priorities in Prostate Cancer in New Zealand

There are a number of issues and concerns the Foundation has regarding the place and priorities of prostate cancer in the New Zealand Health system. After wider consultation, the President of the Foundation, Mark von Dadelszen has written and extensive report  that has been sent to Dr David Clark, the new Minister of Health, and…