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Mental Illness has many cloaks – one cloak does not fit all. It looks and feels different for each person.
Each year I go through a slump – Mid August to Mid October – give or take a day here or there. All tied up with loss, a loss that continues to haunt me 40+ years…
Kia ora,
A Sensitive and Real Issue Resolved!
Thank you to those who provided comments on our sensitive issue. We have changed our joining process to include a question regarding your wishes. This will be available to all who join the Network. If you wish to update your profile and express your wishes, go to MY PAGE and OPTIONS (right side of the page) EDIT PROFILE.
Support - what does it mean to…
Here is the research form for you. Appendix A - Participant Information Sheet - MAP app latest version.docx
Some additional resources for you to read. …
Knowledge Gaps on HPV's Link to Head/Neck Ca for Docs in Training
Few are equipped to perform HPV vaccine counseling, study found
ATLANTA -- Medical students and resident trainees are largely unaware of the…
Keytruda now has eighth registration - this time for Head and Neck cancer
KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) gains its eighth registration in New Zealand - this time for head and neck cancer which has reoccurred…
Kia ora,
this week we ask you to respond to our email to you. Your committee are focused on meeting your needs. We need to know from you what are your important, and urgent needs. Over the next week we will email each of you to find out how you are doing, and how we can help you or your family/whanau and friends. Please respond to the email so we can take action on your behalf.
A Sensitive and Real Issue
We have a…
'The facial reconstruction that changed my life'
Artificial intelligence could help to plan radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer
13 Sep 2018
An artificial intelligence (AI) system that could help to plan radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer patients has shown promising early results.…
Kia ora,
this week we summarise the most recent Auckland Service Improvement developments..
Auckland Head and Neck Service Improvement Project
Key Messages from HNC Implementation Oversight Group (IOG) Meeting – 19 September…
Immunotherapy News
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Cancer time bomb is ready to explode
THOUSANDS of cancer patients could miss out on life-saving treatment as a pioneering drug to help beat the…
Your Head and Neck Cancer Support Network is working hard for you…
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New appointments to Waikato and Counties Manukau DHBs
Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced new appointments to the Waikato and Counties Manukau District Health Boards.
Current chair of Bay of Plenty DHB Sally Webb has been appointed chair of Waikato DHB, while former Speaker of the House and law professor Margaret Wilson will bring valuable legal insight to her role as deputy chair.
“No one should…
Happy with your treatment experience?
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You can take our survey as many times as you like, and we encourage you to have your family/whanau and carers share their thoughts as well. Click the link to share your thoughts.
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