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Consumer NZ Repeats Call for Mandatory Sunscreen Standard
Friday, 2 November 2018, 2:28 pm | MelNet
Consumer NZ has again called for the Australian and New Zealand sunscreen standard to be mandatory, as it is in Australia. More >>
More Awareness Needed of Melanomas That Look like Pimples
Friday, 2 November 2018, 11:15 am | MelNet
An Australian melanoma expert says New Zealanders and their doctors need to be more aware that some of the most aggressive and deadly melanomas look like persistent pimples or blood blisters. More >>
Melanoma Rates May Be Declining in Younger People
Friday, 2 November 2018, 9:25 am | MelNet
New research reveals the rates of melanoma in New Zealand could be starting to decline. However, an Australian expert warns we need to stay vigilant because rates are still high and the number of Kiwis dying from melanoma continues to increase. More >>
MelNet welcomes sunbed age restriction
Friday, 1 July 2016, 2:44 pm | MelNet
MelNet is welcoming legislation restricting the use of sunbeds to those aged 18 or over. The Health (Protection) Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament yesterday. More >>
Experts call for realistic melanoma funding
Wednesday, 30 March 2016, 10:05 am | MelNet
Melanoma experts are calling for increased action by the New Zealand government to address this country’s world-leading melanoma rates. More >>
PHARMAC asked to fast-track melanoma funding reviews
Sunday, 8 November 2015, 10:30 am | MelNet
Melanoma experts are calling on PHARMAC to fast track funding reviews for the latest treatments for advanced melanoma, saying New Zealanders are missing out. More >>
