Erica Benge

Biography

 Erica joined the NZGCF team in November 2015 as Health Promotions Educator. With a backgorund in Radiation Therapist for 16 years, working in New Zealand and the UK, Erica came to the Foundation with a wealth of knowledge in Oncology. She has worked clinically, providing treatment for cancer patients in the hospital setting and also worked as a tutor, facilitating radiation therapy student training through the University of Otago. Erica has a passion for ensuring all women are well informed and empowered to make the best decisions about their own health and well -being. "I am very excited about joining the Foundation and being involved in informing and educating our diverse community. After years treating cancer patients and hearing their often heart wrenching stories, my goal is to see an increase in the survival of New Zealand women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers due to earlier detection and diagnosis, and where possible prevention of a cancer diagnosis in the first place. Cancer impacts people from all walks of life, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and I have a particular passion for health equity. Unfortunately Maori and Pacific women have a higher incidence and mortality form certain gynaecological cancers and I would love to see this change in the near future."

Research Interest

 Erica joined the NZGCF team in November 2015 as Health Promotions Educator. With a backgorund in Radiation Therapist for 16 years, working in New Zealand and the UK, Erica came to the Foundation with a wealth of knowledge in Oncology. She has worked clinically, providing treatment for cancer patients in the hospital setting and also worked as a tutor, facilitating radiation therapy student training through the University of Otago. Erica has a passion for ensuring all women are well informed and empowered to make the best decisions about their own health and well -being. "I am very excited about joining the Foundation and being involved in informing and educating our diverse community. After years treating cancer patients and hearing their often heart wrenching stories, my goal is to see an increase in the survival of New Zealand women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers due to earlier detection and diagnosis, and where possible prevention of a cancer diagnosis in the first place. Cancer impacts people from all walks of life, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and I have a particular passion for health equity. Unfortunately Maori and Pacific women have a higher incidence and mortality form certain gynaecological cancers and I would love to see this change in the near future."