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Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty
Cancer Network Group Service
Today
1235 Ranolf Street, Rotorua
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Corner Grey and Beale Streets, Hamilton
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
111 Cameron Road, Tauranga
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
If you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with cancer, the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society is here to help.
We offer a range of practical assistance and supportive care to help you and those you care about understand cancer, get through treatment and find support.
You don’t need a referral from a healthcare professional to access our services. Simply get in touch by phone or email and one of our supportive care nurses will contact you to talk about the support we can provide, including:
- Support for you and your whānau
- Information about cancer and treatment
- Assessment and support to manage the side effects of treatment
- Links to other Cancer Society services and support groups
- Referrals to other healthcare professionals and community services
Service Areas
Accommodation
- During treatment
Counselling
Home support
Mental health
Nursing support services
- Oncology
Support during treatment
- Support for family/whānau/partners
Transport
- Volunteer driving services
Cancer organisations
- Adults with a cancer diagnosis
- Volunteer organisations
Exercise and relaxation
- Massage therapy
Healthy living healthy lifestyles
- Healthy lifestyles during treatment
- Healthy lifestyles for survivorship
Support groups
Welfare & advocacy services
- Advocacy services
Cancer research
Cancer Types
Bowel, Breast, Childhood cancers, Gynaecological, Leukaemia & Blood, Lung, Prostate, Skin Cancer / Melanoma, Others
Hours
1235 Ranolf Street, Rotorua
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Thu | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Corner Grey and Beale Streets, Hamilton
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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111 Cameron Road, Tauranga
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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How to access this service
Contact the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society
You don’t need a referral from a healthcare professional to access our services. Simply get in touch by phone or email using information under 'Contact Details' on the left of this page.
Cancer Information Helpline
Any question, any cancer. Our free 0800 CANCER (226 237) helpline has been created especially for patients, their whānau and carers. Your call will be answered by an experienced cancer nurse and is confidential. If you wish, you can also remain anonymous.
This free service is available Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, excluding public holidays.
Team details
Cancer Society supportive care nurses are experienced nurses with specialised knowledge and skills in supporting people with cancer.
If you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with cancer, is currently receiving treatment or is living with cancer, our friendly nurses are able to offer support and information.
Website
Contact Details
1235 Ranolf Street, Rotorua
Lakes
Phone
(07) 349 4556 or 0800 22 77 44
Fax
(07) 349 4553
Email
Website
Corner Grey and Beale Streets, Hamilton
Waikato
Phone
07 838 2027 or 0800 22 77 44
Fax
07 838 2028
Email
Website
111 Cameron Road, Tauranga
Bay of Plenty
Phone
07 571 2035 or 0800 22 77 44
Fax
07 571 2036
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 11:15AM on March 11, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty.