Chris Jackson
NZ doesn't have access to world's best medicines, doctor says
Pharmac says out of 35 medicines funded in Australia but not in NZ, only three provide real, meaningful benefits. Cancer Society's Medical Director Chris Jackson says every oncologist he has spoken to… Video, Audio
NZ cancer drug funding the 'survival of the richest'
Cancer Society's Medical Director Chris Jackson has called the way some of his patients can afford better cancer drugs than others "survival of the richest", while oncologists throughout NZ call on… Video, Audio
Cancer Society calls for major changes to save lives
The Cancer Society is calling for major changes to cancer services to save lives. It says 2,500 more New Zealanders would have survived cancer if they'd lived across the ditch. The claim is based on… Audio
Reseacrh finds link between cancer and alcohol
UK scientists have found for the first time that drinking alcohol raises the risk of cancer by damaging DNA. Audio
"It leaves me both irate and desolate"
Cancer survivor, Jake Bailey says he is shocked at how many people with cancer choose alternative treatments from naturopaths when conventional medicine could save or prolong their lives. We speak to… Audio
UK roast potato health warning
Chris Jackson of the Cancer Society on how much cancer risk there is from eating roast vegies. Audio
Sport: Retirement
Not every athlete is like Richie McCaw and gets to fly helicopters when they retire.
The final in our series looking at the realities at key stages in a sporting life brings us to the other end of a… Audio
Employers refuse to provide sun protection for employees
The Marlborough Express reports some employees have been refused permission to wear a hat because it isn't part of a uniform and issuing only short-sleeved shirts for employees who work outside all… Audio
Cancer Society welcomes Keytruda decision
The Cancer Society says it was nonsense for Pharmac to suggest the research behind Keytruda was a reason not to fund the drug. We talk to the society's medical director, Chris Jackson. Audio
Clinical trials, why NZ needs to play catch-up
Cancer experts are warning New Zealand could be putting itself at a ten year disadvantage with leading edge cancer treatment, unless it ups its involvement in clinical trials. Cancer specialists say… Audio
Cancer society expects melanoma drug Opdivo to be approved
Many say yesterday's announcement was primarily in response to public pressure over new generation melanoma drugs. Pharmac yesterday announced funding for Opdivo, an advanced melanoma drug in the same… Audio
Keytruda expensive but efficient, says oncologist
Dunedin-based oncologist Dr Chris Jackson, speaking to Checkpoint, says Keytruda is extraordinarily efficient - but also very expensive. Audio
Cancer Society on the 11,000 signature Keytruda petition
Medical Director of the Cancer Society Chris Jackson joins Checkpoint with John Campbell to discuss the 11,000 signature Keytruda petition. Audio
Controlling cancer
Dunedin oncologist Dr Chris Jackson discusses a new approach to treating cancer - a management strategy that means less chemotherapy. Audio
Strugging to Stay Alive with Melanoma
Karen Brown investigates how good the new-generation cancer drugs, such the melanoma treatment Keytruda, really are and if NZ should fund them. Audio
The cost of medicines
Dr Chris Jackson of the Cancer Society talks about the costs of drugs here and in other countries. Audio
Pharmac not funding melanoma drug
Dr Chris Jackson of the Cancer Society talks about the impact of Pharmac deciding to not fund a new melanoma drug Keytruda. Audio
Cancer speciatist angry key new drug won't be funded in NZ
The medical director of the Cancer Society, and cancer specialist Dr Chris Jackson, is most unhappy about Pharmac's decision. Audio
World Health Organisation says processed meat can cause cancer.
The World Health Organisation has confirmed that processed meat such as bacon and sausages can cause cancer. Audio
Pressure building on govt to extend bowel cancer screening
Pressure is mounting on the Government to say when it will begin extending screening for bowel cancer to the whole country. Audio
