Stories from the Field

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The Cancer Control Council is responsible for making sure New Zealand’s Cancer Control Strategy is turned into action.

The Council is an independent advisory body appointed by the Minister of Health. We map out the cancer control field and keep those working in it focused on our shared goals.

This website provides an overview of what’s happening in cancer control in New Zealand.



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Fast Facts

  1. In 2004, lung cancer was the third most common cancer site registered for men and the fourth most common cancer site registered for women.
  2. Lung cancer is preventable. Around 90% of lung cancer cases are caused by tobacco smoking
  3. In 2004, lung cancer was the leading cause of death from cancer for men and the second for women

    For more information see the: NZHIS website

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