The 2 in 3. Why cancer is a diagnosis for everyone - Helen Carter, CEO of the Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty

About this episode

Helen Carter discusses the broader impact of cancer beyond the diagnosis itself.

We often hear the statistic that one in three New Zealanders will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. But what about the two in three, the families, friends and caregivers who carry the weight of the journey alongside them? In this episode of the Opening Bell Podcast, Helen Carter, CEO of the Cancer Society Waikato Bay of Plenty, talks with NZX Communications & Engagement Advisor Joseph Shuker about the growing impact of cancer, her own story of loss, and the support and research t...

People in this episode

Host: Joseph Shuker

Guest: Helen Carter

Topics covered

• cancer diagnosis
• support systems
• personal stories
• healthcare impact
• community support

Keywords

• cancer
• diagnosis
• support
• families
• caregivers
• healthcare
• New Zealand

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty

Places: New Zealand

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