Cancer
In this section you can find information on some of New Zealand’s most common cancers.
Cancer is the country’s single biggest cause of death. Most New Zealanders will have some experience of it – either personally or through a relative or friend.
More people are developing cancer – mainly because the population is growing and getting older.
Many cancers can be cured if they’re found and treated in time. It is estimated that in New Zealand, about one person in every three who gets cancer is cured.
Even if the cancer cannot be cured, more effective treatment means many people are now living longer.
In this section
- Prostate cancer is recognised as an important health issue for New Zealand men. Access resources to tell you more about testing, treatments and support. Read more
- Bowel cancer is New Zealand’s second most common cancer, and more than 1200 people die from it every year. If caught early, there is a very good chance of long term survival. Read more
- Breast cancer is New Zealand’s third most common cancer and the fourth biggest cause of cancer death. A national screening programme checks women for early signs of breast cancer. Read more
- Melanoma is the most serious kind of skin cancer – and New Zealand has the highest incidence in the world. Learn more about types of skin cancer and access resources. Read more
- Lung cancer kills more people in New Zealand than any other cancer. Lung cancer must be caught early to have the best chance of treating it successfully. Read more
- In New Zealand, about 160 women develop cervical cancer each year – and about 50 die from it. Learn more about what causes cervical cancer and how you can protect yourself. Read more
- Access websites and resources that provide quality cancer information. Read more
Page last updated: 20 February 2013
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