Auckland & Northern Region

About Us

The Auckland/Northland AYA Cancer Service provides services to the upper North Island including the greater Auckland area and the Northland district.

The AYA cancer keyworker is based out of Auckland hospital and works with all young people diagnosed and treated at Auckland, Middlemore and North Shore hospitals. The AYA cancer keyworker liaises with health professionals with expertise in AYA cancer care located in Whangarei hospital. How to make a referral to the AYA Cancer Service

How to make a referral to the AYA Cancer Service

Referrals should be made to the AYA Cancer Service when there is a high suspicion of cancer. Early involvement of this specialist service helps young people and their whānau to navigate services and ensures that important AYA-specific issues are addressed early, including fertility preservation and clinical trial enrolment.

We welcome referrals from young people and their whānau, general practitioners (GP), NGO providers and cancer services staff such as nurses, social workers, specialists and psychologists. Make your referral by contacting either the keyworker or clinical lead.

Meet the AYA Keyworker and Clinical Lead

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Simone McMillan

AYA Cancer Keyworker

021 945 452

SMcMillan@adhb.govt.nz

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Mark Winstanley

AYA Cancer Clinical Lead – Paediatrics

09 367 0000

MWinstanely@adhb.govt.nz

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George Laking

AYA Cancer Clinical Lead – Medical Oncology

09 367 0000

GeorgeL@adhb.govt.nz

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Claire Hemmaway

AYA Cancer Clinical Lead – Haematology

09 367 0000

CHemmaway@adhb.govt.nz

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Sarah Hunter

Starship Blood and Cancer Centre Research Manager

027 264 3502

SHunter@adhb.govt.nz

Mandy De Silva

Mandy de Silva

AYA Cancer Paediatric Oncologist

09 367 0000

 MandyPLD@adhb.govt.nz

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Adolescent/Young Adult (AYA) Cancer services are specialised treatment and support services for young people with cancer aged 12-24 years.

Health and other professionals working within these services have considerable experience in treating and caring for young people.

Heidi Watson

The Clinical Leader is responsible for providing clinical leadership and national oversight of the network .

Heidi is a passionate and experienced health professional with a strong clinical, education and leadership background. Her enthusiasm for, and commitment to youth health has focused on improving the outcomes of youth with cancer and chronic health conditions. Previously, Heidi held the position of AYA Cancer Nurse Specialist for Auckland District Health Board. Alongside her AYA clinical leadership role she holds a youth health academic position at the University of Auckland.