Lung Foundation New Zealand participated in a workshop held in Auckland with other key stakeholders to look at the journey our health system has taken since the launch of the NZ Health Strategy. This forum was a good opportunity to collaborate, to acknowledge the positives of the present and also consider the future we all […]
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Taking Part in a Clinical Trial
Clinical trials for new treatments are going on in New Zealand, Australia and around the world all through the year. Search ‘online clinical trial registers’ to find clinical trials to ask about. You or someone close to you may be suitable to take part in a trial. Contact the organisers, and tell your oncologist and […]
Pemetrexed to be funded from 1st November 2017
Today PHARMAC announced the approval of a proposal to fund pemetrexed for the treatment of mesothelioma and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Says Philip Hope of Lung Foundation New Zealand; “We were pleased to be informed today that pemetrexed will be funded in the public health system from the 1st November 2017.” “Pemetrexed has improved […]
CANGO (Cancer NGO’s) election manifesto launch
CANGO (Cancer Non- Governmental Organisations) an alliance of prominent New Zealand cancer charities, including Lung Foundation NZ, launched it’s election manifesto last night in Wellington. CANGO is encouraging all political parties to address inequity and improve their commitment to; cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research and survivorship as key policy planks. After launching CANGO’s manifesto, Graeme […]
Cancer NGO’s election manifesto urges all political parties to address inequity
CANGO (Cancer Non-Governmental Organisations) an alliance of prominent New Zealand cancer charities, including Lung Foundation New Zealand, launched it’s election manifesto last night in Wellington. CANGO is encouraging all political parties to address inequity and increased commitment to; cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research and survivorship as key policy planks. MPs in attendance included; National’s Minister […]
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Meet the Foodstuffs boss who never smoked but still got lung cancer
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 […]
COPD patients who smoke are invited to take part in a clinical trial that involves the very best smoking cessation medication available (Champix®).
Q. Are you, or someone you care about diagnosed with COPD, currently smoking and wanting to quit in the next few weeks? If so, researchers at the University of Auckland invite you to take part in their SPACE trial. For more details visit: https://space.nihi.auckland.ac.nz/ SPACE_Recruitment Poster_v2.0_20170529
Kiwis diagnosed with asbestos and other dust-related diseases whose exposure occurred while working in Australia may be entitled to compensation.
There are different statutory and common law entitlements in every state of Australia. Depending on where you were exposed, you may have entitlements to common law damages, pensions and/or statutory benefits. You may be legally entitled to claim compensation if you are suffering from: • asbestosis • lung cancer • asbestos related pleural disease • […]
