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
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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 […]
Carcinogens found in urine of e-cigarette users
We stated in our submission last September, we have concerns about the harmful chemicals, other than carcinogens and nicotine contained in e cigarettes. View the article here
Could even more be done to save NZers battling with cancer?
Health reporter Karen Brown talks to three very brave and courageous cancer patients, including lung cancer patient, Kate Hodges about treatment. Lung Foundation NZ continues to advocate for new treatments that will improve patients lives to be funded in the public health system. Listen to the talk here
Medicines NZ Dinner
Great to meet up with Laura Huet of Cystic Fibrosis NZ (CFNZ) at the Medicines New Zealand Dinner. We enjoy good collaboration with CFNZ and a number of other NGO’s to ensure patients have a voice on all aspects of healthcare. We continue to advocate for better access to more effective treatments. Professor […]
Medicines New Zealand position
Medicines New Zealand launched their position regarding better access to new medicines in the public health system yesterday. We support their position and so do most New Zealanders.
Meeting with Pharmac
Lung Foundation NZ met recently with representatives from Pharmac to present our cause and discuss a range of issues on behalf of lung cancer patients. It was good to clarify funding policy and establish an agreed process to advocate on funding pharmaceuticals. Pictured from left facing is; Andrew Park, Therapeutic Group Manager, Pharmac; Dr Bryan […]
Presenters at the GPCME in Rotorua
We are very pleased Lung Health is on the programme at the 2017 GPCME in Rotorua. Our thanks to Dr Richard Sullivan (Chair), Dr Chris Lewis, Dr John Ashton (Lung Cancer Patient Ambassador) and Dr Greg Frazer (Special Advisory Committee) for delivering a very thorough and professional lung health plenary at the 2017 GPCME in […]
Presenters at the GPCME in Rotorua
Lung Foundation NZ has secured a lung health plenary session at the 2017 GPCME this June in Rotorua. Our thanks to the organising committee and the highly skilled professionals for representing our cause; How to Reduce Lung Disease – Associate Professor Lucy Morgan, Respiratory Physician (Sydney) From Diagnosis into Remission – Dr John Ashton, Lung […]
John Ashton Newstalk ZB interview
Listen to John discuss his journey with lung cancer and raise awareness about lung health.
