The Cancer Nurses College have the following resources available for members:
On this page
Anal Cancer
For sharing with patient groups, as appropriate. A support resource for patients www.analcancer.co.nz
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Mesothelioma Website
Approximately 3,000 individuals receive a mesothelioma diagnosis each year in the United States alone -- 2,500 of those victims lose their lives to the disease. Globally, over 43,000 people die from mesothelioma each year.
Mesothelioma.net provides:
- The very best in treatment information,
- 24/7 online support,
- Financial aid, and much more.
They are also 'Health On the Net' certified as a trustworthy site for health information (HONcode Badge located bottom right of site), and are periodically reviewed by medical professionals.
Lastly, they proudly sponsor:
- The American Cancer Society,
- the MD Cancer Center, and
- the Make a Wish Foundation.
Mesothelioma Support & Asbestos Awareness pamphlet
please see attached a pamphlet on Mesothelioma Support & Asbestos Awareness being distributed on behalf of a colleague who has been instrumental in
- setting up this trust
- supporting patients with a mesothelioma
- asbestos-related disease or silicosis diagnosis and also the carers supporting them.
They are also able to provide support for those patients through the ACC process.
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CNC YouTube channel
Visit us @Cancer Nurses College - YouTube
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Research Request
Kia ora koutou
Doctoral candidate Abigail Graham (Victoria University) is recruiting cancer nurses to her study:
ROLE TRANSITIONING INTO CANCER NURSING CARE: Exploring the experiences of Registered Nurses in New Zealand public tertiary Hospitals.
Are you a nurse who has transitioned into cancer care? Your experiences are vital.
This research explores the real-life journeys of nurses entering the field of cancer nursing.
For more information, click here.
Ngā mihi
Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Strategy NEW
After many months of effort, I am delighted to share with you the Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Strategy 2024 – 2028.
With eight out of every ten cancers being diagnosed as skin cancer and the highest melanoma death rate in the world, New Zealand faces a significant but preventable health crisis that requires coordinated action across the country.
Prepared by MelNet in partnership with skin cancer experts and stakeholders across many sectors and funding support from Health NZ, this Strategy provides a roadmap for reducing the incidence and impact of skin cancer in New Zealand.
The evidence is clear - investing in skin cancer prevention and early detection will save lives and healthcare costs. Together, we can help prevent 417,735 skin cancers, save 1,940 lives, and avoid $699.6 million in treatment costs by 2050.
This Strategy brings together healthcare providers, educational organisations, workplaces, sporting and recreational bodies, community and advocacy groups, and local and central government in a unified approach to prevention and early detection. While each sector has specific responsibilities, it's the collective impact of all our efforts that will create meaningful change.
What we need from you
Healthcare professionals play an essential role in the prevention and early detection of skin cancer.
By raising awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention and early detection amongst your own networks, you can help ensure the success of this Strategy.
- Watch and share the below video with your colleagues and networks.
- Check out the Strategy and associated resources
- Consider how the resources in this toolkit could be implemented across your own channels.
- Continue to champion skin cancer prevention and early detection.
Together, we can make a significant difference in reducing the burden of skin cancer in New Zealand.
Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Strategy 2024 - 2028
Find out more
Thank you for your commitment to improving health outcomes for all New Zealanders.
Warm regards,
Katrina Patterson | Chief Executive MelNet
Video Presentations
The nursing equity tool (NEAT); Resourcing nurses to address inequity in cancer care
Presented by: Professor Mei Krishnasamy