Welcome to the Cancer Nurses Section

The Cancer Nurses Section encompasses a wide ranging group of nurses with an interest in the care of the person with cancer. This area may include the disciplines of oncology, haematology, paediatrics, surgery, community and rural health, research, education, management and health promotion and palliative care.

The number of nurses belonging to the Cancer Nurses Section as of August 2008 is 547.

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Now available: 

Recommendations for Nurses in the management of patients receiving Radioiodine Therapy (PDF)

September 2008 Issue of CancerNet

Conference proceedings from the 14th National Haematology & Oncology Nurses Conference 2007
"Weaving the Way - though the cancer journey", held in Christchurch 22 -24 March 2007.

Clinical Practice Guidelines for the prevention and management of Cancer Therapy - Induced Oral Mucositis

Discussion Paper:

Establishing a formal relationship between the Oncology & Haematology Nurses Conference and the NZNO Cancer Nurses Section

Feedback your thoughts and questions to the Section executive(trish.clark@sdhb.govt.nz)  The Section needs to know your views on the opinions.

Consultation Paper:

Consultation on Cancer Nursing Professional Development Framework

Please provide your feedback to Pam Lee (Pam_Lee@moh.govt.nz) by evening of Friday 10th October.