Lung Foundation New Zealand (LFNZ) really values the collaboration our cause has with Research Review. We’re pleased to publish the latest issue of Respiratory Research Review which focuses on Lung Cancer. Respiratory_Research_Review_Issue_193_Lung_Cancer
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New research to focus on inequity in lung cancer
While, Lung Foundation New Zealand (LFNZ) endorses the funding decision and we applaud the efforts of the researchers that dedicate their life to improving health policy, providing lung cancer patients access to more treatment options NOW, will prevent premature death and eliminate inequities. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/459893/new-research-fund-to-focus-on-inequity-in-lung-cancer-treatment-diagnosis
Pharmac Interim Report Provides Glimmer of Hope for Meaningful Change
We are pleased to share with you Lung Foundation New Zealand’s response to the Pharmac Interim Report. Our response is informed by patients, carers and healthcare professionals associated with our cause. We look forward to contributing to the next phase of the review. 2021 December – Lung Foundation New Zealand response to Interim Report per […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month!
Help raise awareness about The Symptoms of Lung Cancer by sharing our BREATHE poster LFNZ-BREATHE-Symptoms-Poster Help raise awareness about Lung Cancer Risk Factors by sharing our Risk Factors poster Risk If you know someone that has been diagnosed with lung cancer, share our patient introductory letter C005895-Patient-information-A4-1 Donate to help support our advocacy and patient […]
Further Submission To The Pharmac Review Committee
Following Lung Foundation New Zealand’s (LFNZ) participation in the patient group meeting hosted by The Pharmac Review Committee on 16th July in Wellington, we have taken the opportunity to provide a further submission. We so respect this/our very brave patient, for highlighting the terrible inequity lung cancer patients are faced with in NZ. LFNZ has […]
Submission to the Pharmac Review
Lung Foundation New Zealand (LFNZ) filed a submission (link below) to the pharmac review committee and participated in the review forum held at the Ministry of Health in Wellington alongside many other patients groups. LFNZ has collaborated with other advocacy groups to provide the review committee with insights into the experiences of patients and too […]
The First Lung Cancer Quality Improvement Report by Te Aho o Te Kahu, Cancer Control Agency
It is acknowledged The Lung Cancer Quality Report aims to provide information to help District Health Boards deliver consistent, high-quality cancer care. We too understand the purpose of the report is to analyse data from District Health Boards (DHBs) against eight quality performance indicators (QPIs) to identify disparities in care and variation in outcomes. Whilst […]
Lung Cancer Research Review
Lung Foundation New Zealand (LFNZ) really values collaborating with Research Review and we too are pleased to promote the latest issue of Lung Cancer Research Review (per link below). LFNZ acknowledge’s the leadership of Dr Paul Dawkins and Dr Aileen Ludlow, together with the team at Research Review, for their expertise and time to prepare […]
Collaboration with Research Review to shine a light on Lung Cancer
We are thrilled to acknowledge our partnership with Research Review, which is enabling a greater focus on the; detection, treatment and care of lung cancer in New Zealand. Enclosed is the latest issue of Lung Cancer Research Review, which is published with independent commentary by Dr Paul Dawkins, a very knowledgeable and accomplished specialist who is […]
The cancer disgrace no one talks about
LFNZ is so very grateful to seasoned reporter, Nikki Macdonald, for preparing and publishing such a comprehensive feature, to highlight the extreme inequity that is lung cancer. We too greatly admire and appreciate the very brave patients and family, who have shared their story (journey) to shine a light on the injustice that exists for […]
