Spotlight on Skin Cancer NZ newsletter

In the August edition of Spotlight, we shared:

• A call to sign a petition to ban sunbeds in New Zealand.
• $23 million Government investment to expand community-based healthcare.
• Cancer Trials NZ transitions to Human Health Research Services.
• HealthCert Podcasts: 
  Who should be doing skin checks? 
  How the nurse-melanographer model is reshaping skin cancer care.
• Resources from Melanoma Institute Australia:
  Podcast - How multidisciplinary teams and clinical trials are transforming melanoma care
  ASCO updates.
• Congratulations to Founding Member Ryan Fox on his victory at The Open Championship.
• Highlights from upcoming events and recent research.

In the July edition of Spotlight, we shared:

• The 4th edition of the Aotearoa New Zealand Melanoma Clinical Guidelines is now available.
• A reminder to log into your Skin Cancer NZ membership account and update your profile.
• Wrap up information about the NZ Skin Cancer Summit held in June.
• In Memoriam: Professor Richard Scolyer AO.
• New UV app UV4You provides time- and location-specific UV information and advice. 
• Highlights from upcoming events and recent research.

In the May edition of Spotlight, we shared:

• An invitation to join as a Founding Member of Skin Cancer NZ.
• MIA's redefining immunotherapy melanoma vodcast.
• Highlights from upcoming events and recent research.

In the April edition of Spotlight, we shared:

• The latest on the NZ Skin Cancer Summit.
• A reminder of the Skin Cancer NZ AGM (19 June).
• Pharmac’s decision to widen funded access to nivolumab and ipilimumab for eligible people with resectable stage IIIB and IV melanoma.
• HealthCert's webinar replay on melanoma pathophysiology, UVA exposure and prevention.

In the March edition of Spotlight, we shared:

• The latest on the NZ Skin Cancer Summit - with early bird registration and abstracts closing soon.
• A save-the-date for the Skin Cancer NZ AGM (19 June).
• Updates on our rebrand, including new email addresses to add to your address book.
• Plus highlights from upcoming events and recent research.

In the February edition of Spotlight, we shared:

• Updates on our rebrand, including our new look and ways to connect on LinkedIn.
• How to register for the 2026 New Zealand Skin Cancer Summit (18–20 June).
• Education opportunities to support confidence in diagnosing skin lesions.
• A University of Otago webinar recording, SunSmart or SunSlack?, exploring New Zealanders’ attitudes, behaviours, and gaps in understanding around UV protection.

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