Open today 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Open today 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

8.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday

We are closed weekends and public holidays

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (22 Oct), Northland Anniversary (28 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (19 Apr), Easter Sunday (21 Apr), Easter Monday (22 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (3 Jun).

Usually referral to the Cancer & Blood Service is by letter from another doctor, such as a GP or surgeon. One of our consultants oncologists will read through the letter and ask our clerical staff to book an appointment, taking account of the urgency of the condition.

When you come to Cancer & Blood Outpatients you will be seen by an oncologist who will ask questions about your illness, examine you, and discuss the management of your condition. We encourage people to bring a family member or other support person to sit in on their visit. 

You will then see a cancer nurse who will talk to you about your treatment and what to expect.

• Making the Diagnosis

  Cancer is diagnosed with a number of tests but usually a biopsy is needed.  This is where a sample of the tumour/growth is sent to the laboratory to be examined under the microscope.  This can tell the doctors exactly what type of cancer is present and guides them to what… More

• Surgical Treatment

  Surgery is the oldest form of treatment for cancer. Surgery offers the greatest chance for cure for many types of cancer, especially those cancers that have not yet spread to other parts of the body.… More

• Radiotherapy

  Radiation therapy uses special equipment to deliver high doses of radiation (beam of x-rays) to cancerous tumours, to kill or damage them so they cannot grow or spread.   Normal cells may be affected by radiation, but most appear to recover fully from the effects of the treatment.… More

• Chemotherapy

  Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to kill or reduce the spread of cancer cells.  Chemotherapy is given as cycles and may be given once a day, once a week or even once a month.… More

• Chemotherapy and Infections

  Chemotherapy reduces the production of white blood cells made by your bone marrow.… More

• Implantable Port

  Implantable ports (sometimes called portacaths or subcutaneous ports) are often used to give chemotherapy treatment and/or other medicines to both adults and children with cancer.… More

• Alternative Treatments

  It is very common for people with cancer to want to try other non-medical treatments such as diet or alternative/complementary medicines offered by other practitioners.  It is helpful for your cancer team to know what other therapies you might be taking as sometimes there can be interactions with their treatment. More

Standard parking charges apply with the first hour free, we offer free parking for the day of treatment only.

• Flu Vaccine and Cancer Treatment (PDF, 213.3 KB)

Tea and coffee provided.  If your treatment is over the whole day, lunch will also be provided.  Feel free to bring any snacks with you. 

At Jim Carney Cancer Centre, Hospital Rd. 

Turn left just past the Centre and follow directions to "Undercover parking".

The first hour is free then charges apply after this first hour, the pay machine is also eftpos only. If you are a patient receiving Chemo your parking is free on the days of treatment.

Useful Links:

www.macmillan.org.uk

Cancer Society of New Zealand