ProstateCancerNZ

Reducing suffering and death from prostate cancer through education and research, supporting men and their families, and advocating on their behalf.

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

"We encourage the government to consider a pilot prostate cancer screening programme in a region with appropriate MRI capacity" - Petitions Select Committee
#ProstateCancerNZ #earlydetectionsaveslives
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[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

While #ProstateCancer treatments get better, patients still experience side effects. PCOR-ANZ data reports 38% experience bother with sexual function, compared to 10% urinary bother and 5% bowel. @nzherald https://t.co/39xU4qQNie

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

And prostate cancer? Both in the latest available data (2021) and 7-yrs (2014-2021) prostate cancer accounts for the highest registrations (all genders). Cancer: The high-profile Kiwis who have publicly shared their diagnoses, via @nzherald https://t.co/LstrOcz1LO

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

Fancy a voicemail from #PaddyGower that'll make your grandma blush? All for a good cause @TradeMe auction now live #blueseptembernz #dosomethingblue @blueseptembernz https://t.co/PeKv6csfhX

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

Way to go NZ 500k and climbing. Big thanks to all our DRY JULYers keep it up you're rocking it @DryJulyNZ #DryJulyNZ

[Dry July NZ @DryJulyNZ]

We're two weeks into Dry July and so close to the halfway point... But who's counting?! Look at us go! We've already raised over $500,000 to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer and you should all feel incredibly proud.

Donate today 👉 https://t.co/bx8tQO0x9N

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

“We applaud them for extending breast cancer screening to 74. Everyone acknowledges that the sooner cancer is detected, the better clinical outcomes. We just have one question for the government - is cancer that is specific to men not important? https://t.co/CIIfo6u2ZB

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

Nice surprise visit from @dbseymour yesterday, a great supporter of the Foundation's mahi. A good opportunity to continue conversations from the “Valuing Life” 2-day medicines summit at Parliament earlier this week.

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

Let's be clear here. We're simply asking for a pilot programme, in Waitematā and Tairāwhiti, which would give guidance on whether a national screening programme would work, and if so, how it should be delivered and communicated.
https://t.co/CgWudH3uN2

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

Calling for any #prostatecancer patients with an experience to share to participate in our Patient Experience Survey. Help us advocate for improved standards of care and treatment.
https://t.co/qhjmMFboOf

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

There hasn't been a new therapeutic treatment [for #prostatecancer funded in almost 10 years, while overseas, they are about two generations of medicine ahead of us. https://t.co/NFGMqIgeL6

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

If you agree, like Kristine, that our men deserve a prostate cancer early detection programme you've got 7 weeks before the election to lobby your local politicians. #earlydetectionsaveslives #prostatecancernz

https://t.co/1ZB9hH8ms6

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

A momentus day. The 30,500 signature petition has been handed over, received by @NZNationalParty's Gerry Brownlee. But the work continues, to get a pilot #prostatecancer screening programme underway. #earlydetectionsaveslives

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

It's been a long road, but we made it. Thank you Kristine for being such a strong advocate for men's health. Bruce will be watching proudly💙Prostate cancer: Petition calling for early screening programme for men goes to Parliament https://t.co/MPJhC8Cm4A

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

To all 30,317 of you who signed Kristine Hayward's petition calling for a centrally funded and administered early #prostatecancer detection strategy - thank you from the bottom of our hearts 🙏💙 If you can, please join us in presenting it to Parliament on Thursday.

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

On the road again, en-route to Wellington for a special event on the 27th. Watch this space for details, in the meantime check out the stunning National Park. #earlydetectionsaveslives #petition #prostatecancernz

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

#prostatecancer kills around 700 NZ men a year. Kristine Hayward lost her husband Bruce prematurely to the disease. Her petition for a population-based testing regime, if implemented, could cut mortality by as much as 50%. If you agree please sign it 🙏 https://t.co/subuzEWn5l

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

Keep it up NZ, week 2's almost done & dusted. The Chch Prost-FIT crew are with you, and also leading by example with their own @DryJulyNZ team. Funds raised this #DryJulyNZ will help more blokes living with #prostatecancer benefit from this tailored exercise programme.

[Dry July NZ @DryJulyNZ]

Hey Dry Julyers, how's your second week of #DryJulyNZ going? 😊

Whether you're finding the challenge a breeze or a little tough, just remember why you signed up. ❤️

You're making a massive difference to people affected by cancer, and for that, we think you're amazing!

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

All donations received until 10am tomorrow (NZDT) will be matched $1 for $1 by a generous anonymous donor, up to $50,000. It'll run out quick so head on over to make your donation really count today. https://t.co/pFcgCJOaHa #DoubleTheImpact #DryJulyNZ

[Dry July NZ @DryJulyNZ]

Know someone who would JULY-ke to join you going dry? Tag them and find your sober-sidekick for Dry July!

Sign up before the challenge starts THIS SATURDAY! 👉 https://t.co/wdNinxJgTD

[ProstateCancerNZ @prostatenz]

Join our #Trek4ProstateTuscany team on a life-changing adventure with other like-minded souls who want to contribute to a world where prostate cancer doesn't strip families of joy. #charityfundraiser @inspiredadvntrs #PCFNZTuscany24 Find out more at
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