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The lastest head and neck cancer news covers the era before immunotherapy, coping with grief and a new head and neck cancer drug that could make patients live longer. Enjoy!
Dr. Cohen on the Era Before Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer…
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The latest newsletter includes a full update on the Northern Regional Project to improve head and neck cancer services in the region.
You can read it all by clicking the link below.
This week our news from around the world includes Sterling K. Brown interviewing cancer survivors, a reminder about HPV and an interview acknowledging the long-term and late effects of treatment.
Sterling K. Brown Interviews Cancer Survivors in New Series to 'Help People Find Community …
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Network News
Head and Neck Cancer Community Concerns
In an Open Letter our Chair, Diana Ayling, addresses community concerns that have arisen over the last year. As the New Zealand health system faces significant pressures, it is important we as a community work collaboratively together, with one voice.…
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This is me, and my friend Hazel. In 2011 we were on the Derwent river, Hobart, Australia. We were on our way to see MONA, the Museum of Old and New Art. We had just presented our paper at the ASCILITE conference,…
This week we have news from New Zealand research into head and neck cancer, a brave survivor speaks about the signs and symptoms of head and neck cancer, and we introduce you to a life saving technology - the Gamma Knife. Enjoy...
Medicine already in use may help cancer…
Head and neck cancer news is very quiet this week. We bring you three stories to keep you thinking....
The 3 Essential Strategies To Come Back To Life After Cancer
The reality of life after cancer can be one of overwhelm and anger, of feeling lost and alone with no idea how to pick yourself back up…
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Network News
The Network has a new Board for the 2019/20 year. Diana Ayling (Chair), Heather Anderson (Secretary), and Board Members, Monica Koia, Brian Sheppard, and Gaynor Anderson. We elected to change the name of the “Committee” to “Board” and to allow online voting for any meeting of members. You can access the Minutes of the AGM…
This week our Weekly Wednesday includes one man's struggles with the DHB system, new research indicates that HBO has limited benefits, researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Centre find some persistent aspects to HPV following treament and Lynn Aspey, explores "the new normal". Enjoy!
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Friday was an easier start as we knew the format and layout ….. old hands we greeted each other like long lost family – we are united now. in this together ….…
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Below are seven petitions that are being presented to…
Only one immunotherapy drug is approved and funded for people affected by head and neck cancer. Two drugs have been approved by MedSafe and are waiting for funding from Pharmac. The development of immunotherapy treatments will explode in the next ten years. We want people affected by all forms of cancer to have the best possible treatment, care and support. Read on...
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This week our Network News covers a great new podcast from our friends in Australia, new developments in immunotherapy, Ellen Goodman gives you the maths on starting the conversation about End of Life Care, and finally some data on the rise of head and neck cancers.
The Thing About Cancer…
This week our Network News is all about our Network. The AGM is to be held Monday 6 May at 6pm at Domain Lodge, Grafton, Auckland. Please check the details on our website. Patients, friends and family are most welcome to attend. It is an opportunity for members and prospective members to get together to discuss the performance of the Network over the year, and to plan for the year ahead. …
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This week we share with you some commonly head myths about Head and Neck Cancers, a touching story of a rugby player determined to make the best of his end of days, and we look at why there are so few women as surgeons.
Commonly Held Myths of Head and Neck Cancers…
From our representative Heather Anderson.
The Thursday afternoon sessions started with Prof David Currow (Cancer Institute NSW, Australia) talking about prioritisation experiences in cancer control in Australia – in particular hubs of excellence.…
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