The new human papilloma virus (HPV) self-test being rolled out this week in Aotearoa/New Zealand is “a powerful tool for increasing screening rates”, according to a researcher who has for the past seven years worked on Kaupapa Māori and Māori-led projects related to HPV self-testing
The Cancer Society is calling for a full roll out of free cervical screening for all people eligible for screening to help eliminate cervical cancer in New Zealand
Those seeking cancer treatment through St George’s Cancer Care Centre, based in Christchurch, will now have access to a radiation oncologist in Dunedin and a medical oncologist in Queenstown
Skin cancer specialists say lives are being put at risk because of delays getting results back from some laboratories, with people waiting up to eight weeks to hear if they have melanoma
There’s been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990-2019), finds research published today in the open access journal BMJ Oncology
The deputy health and disability commissioner has recommended the Medical Council review a locum GP’s competence after he ‘mismanaged’ a melanoma diagnosis
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management