Foodstuffs boss Baden Ngan Kee has never smoked, exercised five days a week, ate a healthy diet – but still got lung cancer. On World Lung Cancer Day, Ngan Kee speaks about the stigma of lung cancer being linked to smoking as an advocate for the Lung Foundation, dedicated to promoting healthy lungs and early […]
World Lung Cancer Day 1st August 2017 – Lung Cancer Kills More Kiwis Than Any Other Cancer (5 People Every Day)
Today, Lung Foundation New Zealand observes World Lung Cancer Day to honour and unite all kiwis that have been affected by lung cancer. Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. Every year in New Zealand more people die of lung cancer than breast cancer, prostate cancer and melanoma cancer combined. 2017 World Lung Cancer […]
John Ashton – Seven Sharp
John Ashton, lung cancer patient ambassador, talks about the need for new treatment options to be funded in the public health system. Click read more to view the article
Zaw Aung’s – Seven Sharp
Our thanks to Zaw Aung and his family for sharing his story to highlight the unacceptable inequalities that exist for lung cancer patients with his type of cancer. Click read more to view the article
TVNZ poll – should we have to pay for lung cancer treatments?
Take part in this TVNZ poll about lung cancer treatments and then tune into Seven Sharp tonight at 7pm to see a feature on lung cancer. View the poll
Hastings records milestone in battle to improve air quality
Lung health matters! Good leadership shown by Hastings with clean air policy. View the article here
Ban smoking in cars – study
We support a ban on smoking in cars. It’s all about whanau. Banning smoking in cars should be just one of a number of new measures taken by the next government to demonstrate its commitment to Smokefree Aotearoa 2025. View the article here
Lung Cancer Patient Ambassador, John Ashton talks about lung cancer
Help “Lung Busters” – Kids supporting parents with lung cancer make a difference
What an inspiration Ella and Jack are for leading this campaign in support of our cause to honour their very brave mother who has lung cancer. View their Everyday Hero page
Help Team Baden – John West 12k Traverse (Auckland Marathon) make a difference
Sincere thanks to lung cancer patient Baden Ngan Kee for leading this campaign to raise funds for our cause and promote early detection of lung cancer. You can join Baden by registering to participate in the run, donate to his page and/or raise funds by setting up a page of your own. All supporters will […]
