"Losing my hair during treatment was pretty hard. It was a part of me and I just felt ugly. I look in the mirror now and all I see is someone going through hard times"
Whole Lotta Life Organisation | wholelottalife.org Run regional meet-ups, yearly retreats, and provides an online presence through social media channels for young adults diagnosed with cancer between 20 and 45 years.
Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ (LBC) | leukaemia.org.nz Run young adult focused support programmes for young people going through similar experiences
CanTeen | canteen.org.nz CanTeen can provide a range of personalised supports and opportunities to ensure young people with a diagnosis of cancer maintain social links and activities with their peers and with others going through a similar experience.
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.