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Cancer Society Whanganui

Cancer Network Group Service

Today

Open today 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Description

We are here to support local people and their families when they are faced with a diagnosis of cancer.

FREE services we provide include:

one on one support with our Supportive Care Coordinator
transport to treatment or appointments locally, in Palmerston North or Wellington
information brochures and books
softies for breast cancer aftercare
support groups for men
advocacy
health promotion programmes & initiatives including sunsmart schools, shade and sunscreen loans & workplace presentations.

Outside services that we subsidise and/or facilitate include:

counselling - by appointment
massage therapy - weekly by appointment
breastcare consultants (prosthesis & bras) - Twice a month

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Hours

Open today 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (24 Jan), Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr), Easter Monday (18 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Labour Day (24 Oct).
Christmas: Open 20 Dec — 23 Dec. Open 23 Dec (8:30 AM – 11:30 AM). Closed 24 Dec — 7 Jan.

Services Provided

Accessories

Wigs

Aids and equipment

Prosthetics

Cancer research

Counselling

Home & family

Exercise and relaxation

Massage therapy

Supportive health

Psychology
Social work

Support

Support during treatment
Support for family/whānau/partners
Support groups

Transport

National Travel Assistance Scheme
Private transport
Volunteer driving services

Welfare & advocacy services

Advocacy services

Cancer Types

Breast, Childhood Cancers, Gynaecological, Leukaemia and Blood, Lung, Prostate, Skin Cancer / Melanoma, Others, Brain and Spinal, Head and Neck / Thyroid, Upper Gastrointestinal (Oesophagus / Stomach / Liver), Lower Gastrointestinal (Bowel / Rectum / Anus), Kidney, Bladder, Testicular, Sarcoma