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About us :: 75 Year CelebrationMission StatementGrantsPrivacy PolicyVacanciesChange of Name
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Serving the Community for 75 yearsThe Auckland Cancer Society has been at the forefront of the fight against cancer for over 75 years1929 The Cancer Society was formed in 1929 as the New Zealand Branch of the Empire Cancer Campaign and in 1963 became the Cancer Society of New Zealand Incorporated. During its early years the Society started clinics to give advice to people who thought they had cancer. Early research laboratories set up by the Society focused on the use of radium and other substances to treat cancer. The Society also raised funds to help purchase radiotherapy equipment for hospitals.
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The Auckland Division obtained its own headquarters at 41 Gillies Avenue. 1970 The Cancer Detection Centre was established at the Society’s Gillies Avenue headquarters 1972 A volunteer group known as the Cancer Auxiliary was formed to provide help for cancer patients and their families 1973 The Cancer Society of New Zealand, with the Heart Foundation successfully petitioned Government for a health warning to be printed on every packet of cigarettes sold in New Zealand 1975 The Mastectomy Association started, now known as the Breast Cancer Support Service. 1978 Domain Lodge motel was purchased to provide accommodation for patients living outside of Auckland who were undergoing treatment at Auckland Hospitals 1980 National campaign launched on television to promote skin cancer “Smart Cookies don’t Burn” 1981 Breast self-examination campaign was launched. The Auckland Division extended its services to Northland 1982 The National Cancer Education Committee was formed to oversee cancer education on a national level. 1982 The anti-leukaemia drug developed by the Cancer Research Laboratory underwent successful testing in the USA and was marketed world-wide under the name “amsacrine”. This was the first cancer research laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere to have discovered and developed a drug for clinical use. 1983 The “Slip Slop Slap” skin cancer prevention campaign was launched 1986 The Volunteer Meal Service started 1991 The Cancer Information Service was established and the first Daffodil Day fundraising event was held 1992 Daffodil House cancer centre was established in Whangarei 1998 A joint management board with the University of Auckland was established to manage the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre 1999 The redeveloped, purpose-built Domain Lodge was opened 2000 Psychosocial Services was established to provide professional counselling to patients, families and support groups 2003 First Relay for Life fundraising event held 2004 The Cancer Society of New Zealand celebrates 75 years of service to the community
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