Supporting Cancer Care Professionals and Cancer researchers to achieve equity, support advocacy, education and advancement of knowledge in all aspects of oncology through translational research.

ABOUT NZSO

Advancing collaboration, research, and leadership in oncology across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Te Pūao Mātai Pukupuku New Zealand Society for Oncology (NZSO) is an incorporated charitable society that recognise the importance of translational cancer research in New Zealand. Established in 1967, our purpose is the improve the lives of people with cancer today and reduce the impact of cancer tomorrow through translational research. 

Established in 1967, our main focus throughout has remained collaboration, translational cancer research and improving cancer outcomes within our community.

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EXPLORE NZSO

Supporting Cancer Care Professionals and Cancer Researchers across Aotearoa.

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Memberships

Join a national network of Cancer Care Professionals and Cancer Researchers. 
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Webinar series

Free educational webinars delivering practical, evidence-based guidance on immunotherapy toxicities for Cancer Care Professionals and Cancer Researchers.
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SIGs

Special Interest Groups fostering collaboration, research, and clinical excellence.
NZSO CONFERENCE 2026

Join New Zealand’s leading oncology meeting.

The NZSO Annual Conference brings together clinicians, researchers, nurses and healthcare professionals from across Aotearoa for three days of learning, collaboration and innovation in cancer care.
15–17 October 2026
Wellington, New Zealand

LATEST NEWS & ADVOCACY

Insights, updates, and developments across NZSO.

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Conference

ESMO Asia Congress 2026 in Singapore

4-6 December 2026
We are pleased to confirm that abstract submission and registration are now open.
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2026 New Zealand Skin Cancer Summit

19-20 June 2026
Join us for the first Summit under our new name, Skin Cancer NZ (formerly MelNet).
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Call for abstracts open

30 April 2026
Call for abstracts now open for NZSO 2026, inviting clinicians, scientists, nurses and allied health professionals to share the latest research, innovations and insights shaping the future of cancer care in Aotearoa.
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ESMO Targeted Anticancer Therapies (TAT) Asia Congress

12-14 June 2026
Join colleagues in Hong Kong this July for the upcoming ESMO Targeted Anticancer Therapies (TAT) Asia Congress: 12-14 June 2026.
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Join NZSO

Connect with colleagues, access resources and help shape the future of cancer care.