Here’s the most recent data from the Ministry of Health on how many people were registered with GI cancers in 2010 alone.  Collectively, this makes GI cancer the most common form of cancer in New Zealand.

For more information on each type of cancer, see our GI Cancer page.

To see the most recent data on New Zealand cancer statistics from the Ministry of Health, click here.

If you’re not quite ready to commit to running a marathon, you can still raise money for a good cause. Join our GICI Gut Busters team on Everyday Hero and set your own fitness challenge to train and fundraise for!

You can create your own supporter page, set a fundraising target, and invite your friends and family to donate to GICI in support of your fitness achievements.  You can even link your account to MapMyFitness and share your workouts.

Raise money for a good cause AND get in shape, it’s a win/win!

Check out the team here!

GICI is working with two nutritionists to update our website with the best nutrition recommendations for staying healthy and lowering your risk of developing GI cancers. In addition to not smoking, the best thing you can do for your health is to maintain a healthy body weight and lifestyle.

We would love to hear your questions and feedback to make sure that we provide the most relevant information. Email your nutrition questions to info@gicinz.org.nz and we’ll work to include answers on the new page!