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Summer 2024 Newsletter – Spot News
Welcome to the Summer 2024 edition of Spot News
We have a winner! Get Spotted competition 2024
8-year-old Lucy from Beachlands School in east Auckland was selected by judges as the winning entry in this year’s Melanoma New Zealand Get Spotted colouring competition.
New Melanoma NZ Counselling Service now available
Melanoma New Zealand has introduced a new counselling service providing up to four individual sessions with a professional counsellor for FREE, either online or by phone. Online support groups, for patients and family, are being established as part of the service too.
Karen’s story – A Donor Perspective
Karen Kemsley started donating to Melanoma New Zealand about ten years ago after the death of her husband Bruce.
Danielle’s story – Your Future Self Will Thank You
Having regular skin checks has been a lifesaver for 28 year-old Danielle King from Auckland.
Spring 2024 Newsletter – Spot News
Welcome to the Spring 2024 edition of Spot News
Free skin cancer spot checks and education for Melanoma Awareness Month
People living in regional centres around New Zealand can have a free skin cancer spot check by a Melanoma New Zealand Nurse Educator as part of Melanoma Awareness Month this October.
Pink Spot More Sinister Than It First Seemed
If you get melanoma, it’s not just about getting the mole or spot cut out; it’s all the stuff you have to go through afterwards. It’s a journey.
Winter 2024 Newsletter – Spot News
Welcome to the Winter 2024 edition of Spot News
Pharmac Funding Boost Announcement
Although yesterday’s announcement of a Pharmac funding boost is a significant and positive step for medicines access in New Zealand, uncertainty and concern remain for many melanoma patients in New Zealand.