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Cancer Society Whanganui

Cancer Network Group Service

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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
  • Focus groups
  • 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
  • Reflexogy - by appointment
  • Reiki - by appointment

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How do I access this service?

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Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Services Provided

Aids and equipment
Cancer support

Wigs and accessories, Cancer research, Cancer counselling, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Patient transport, Welfare and advocacy services

  • Wigs and accessories
  • Cancer research
  • Cancer counselling
  • Wellness / healthy lifestyle
  • Patient transport
  • Welfare and advocacy services

Region

Whanganui

Contact Details

3 Koromiko Road
Gonville
Whanganui
Manawatu-Wanganui 4501

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Street Address

3 Koromiko Road
Gonville
Whanganui
Manawatu-Wanganui 4501

Postal Address

PO Box 7116
Whanganui
4541

This page was last updated at 9:18AM on July 10, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Cancer Society Whanganui.