In New Zealand, lung cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer, more than breast, prostate and melanoma combined. More than 1800 New Zealanders die from lung cancer each year. The reason that lung cancer has such a high mortality is that 74% of the patients present with advanced lung cancer on initial diagnosis (Cancer Research Trust , NZ).
Symptoms of lung cancer are varied and supporting people with advanced disease requires a holistic approach.
- Target audience: Health Care Professionals in all settings
- Date: Friday 25 July 2025
- Time: 0900 - 1500 hrs. * Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in as this workshop starts promptly.
- Cost: $80.00 (incl. GST per person) Lunch is not supplied. Please bring your own lunch or you can purchase from our cafe onsite. (Tea, coffee and a light morning tea will be provided).
- Presenters: Nelson Tasman Hospice Team
- Limited attendees: Registration is essential
This workshop will look at
- Understanding lung cancers and treatment options
- Best practice symptom management
- Understanding stigma and the social and family/ whānau implications
For further information contact the Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Team:
P: (03) 546 3950
E: Barb Thomas Education Administrator: education@nelsonhospice.org.nz
