Lymphoma Network

The Lymphoma Network of New Zealand is a national network aimed at improving patient care through collaboration. The LBF sponsors the Lymphoma Network of New Zealand and is a key driver of lymphoma awareness in New Zealand. 

In New Zealand, lymphoma patients may be treated by a haematologist or oncologist depending on their location, the lymphoma subtype they have and the stage of the disease. As these different specialists may rarely meet nationally, knowledge sharing on treatment guidelines is important.

The Lymphoma Network of New Zealand was established to improve information exchange and knowledge sharing among New Zealand lymphoma specialists, including haematologists, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists.

Lymphoma, a little known, but prevalent cancer, is growing in incidence both globally and in New Zealand. The Lymphoma Network of New Zealand is working on the key issues relevant to lymphoma patients and their treatment, ensuring that national guidelines and protocols are established and that there is a forum to discuss research in this area.

In 2009, we saw the continuation of our successful ‘Know Your Nodes’ campaign as well as a number of health professional and patient seminars and events focused on addressing issues for patients living with lymphoma.

Together the Lymphoma Network of New Zealand with the LBF hopes to be able to have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

About lymphoma

Lymphomas are cancers that affect the lymphatic system and arise when developing lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) undergo a malignant change and multiply in an uncontrolled way.

Increasing numbers of abnormal lymphocytes, called lymphoma cells, accumulate and form collections of cancer cells (tumours) in lymph nodes (glands) and other parts of the body. Over time, lymphoma cells replace normal lymphocytes, weakening the immune system's ability to fight infection. To learn more click here.