Author: Elizabeth

16 Jul Update to NZ child cancer incidence and survival data (NZCCR), June 2018

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An update to New Zealand's child cancer incidence and survival data was recently presented at the annual ANZCHOG meeting in Sydney Australia, 15-17 June. The estimated five-year survival rate for childhood cancers in New Zealand (84%) is comparable with data recently published for other OECD...

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06 Dec Update to National Guidelines: Non-malignant Haematology (after hours service)

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Updated guidance has just been published for children and young people presenting acutely to a paediatric service outside of Christchurch and Auckland with a non-malignant haematological problem. Where possible they will be dealt with by the paediatric service using available Starship Clinical Guidelines. If additional assistance...

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04 Dec Update to National Guideline: Immunisation of Children During and After Cancer Therapy

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For the past two years, CHOC and Starship have been collecting data relating to the reimmunisation policy which provides for individualised revaccination advice based on off treatment serology testing. Analysis of the data shows that this strategy risks delayed or missed immunisations because of the...

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