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.
This workshop will look at
Understanding lung cancers and treatment options
Best practice symptom management
Understanding stigma and the social and family/ whānau implications
Presenters:
- Toni Phair Community Clinical Nurse Specialist - Respiratory, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
- Cath Christmas Oncology Cancer Nurse Coordinator Toni Phair Community Clinical Nurse Specialist - Respiratory, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
- Chris Dunn Nurse Educator Palliative Care Nelson Tasman Hospice
- Annie Wallace Clinical Nurse Specialist Nelson Tasman Hospice
- Facilitated by Nelson Tasman Hospice
- Date: Friday 25 July 2025
- Time: 0900 - 1500 hrs.
- 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).
- Target audience: Health Care Professionals in all settings
- Limited attendees: Registration is essential
For further information contact the Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Team:
P: (03) 546 3950
E: Barb Thomas Education Administrator: education@nelsonhospice.org.nz
