New Zealand Association of Cancer Specialists

Public information Articles

  • Oncologist Applications to PHARMAC
    01 Oct 2009

    Members of NZACS are always involved in affecting change within the Oncology Medical Sector.  With that in mind, please find several attached documents outlining various submissions made to PHARMAC by NZACS members on Oncology issues.  This page will be updated with new submissions as they arrive.

  • New Zealand Cancer Research Coordinators Group
    10 Sep 2008
    Who are we?
    A group of Study Coordinators, Research Nurses and Data Managers who work in Haematology and Oncology throughout New Zealand.
    Our purpose?
      To work towards improving patient care through quality oncology and haematology clinical trials.
    What we do?
      Share common problems and solutions, meet and discuss national issues, network, and keep an updated national database for the use of all members.
     
  • Information on the New Zealand Cancer Research Coordinators Group
    10 Sep 2008

    New Zealand Cancer Research Coordinators Group

  • 2008 Special Interest Group Membership Application Form
    09 Jun 2008
    The NZACS website hosts a number of Special Interest Groups that are open to non-NZACS members.  If you wish to apply to join one of these groups, please click the link and fill out the form. 
  • Association Rules
    30 Nov 2006

    Membership

    Full Membership.

    • Any New Zealand resident medical practitioner recognised by the Medical Council as a specialist in medical or radiation oncology is eligible for full membership.
    • Other medical practitioners with recognised higher training in other specialties whose practices are mainly cancer related may apply for full membership.
  • Research
    04 Nov 2006
    Hopefully one day this will be filled in with the details of prominent cancer research centres and contacts within New Zealand. Until then checkout the list of online resources for potential research links.
  • Association Objectives
    04 Nov 2006

    The New Zealand Association of Cancer Specialists is an association of New Zealand medical practitioners with registered specialist interests, training and expertise in cancer. Its purpose is to promote the practice of cancer medicine and increase knowledge about cancer.

  • Office Bearers
    20 Sep 2006

    Chair

    Dr David Gibbs
    Medical Oncologist
    Christchurch Hospital

    Executive

    Dr Andrew Simpson
    Medical Oncologist
    Wellington Hospital

    Dr Dragan Damianovich
    Medical Oncologist
    Auckland Hospital