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Cancer Society Wairarapa

Cancer Network Group Service

Today

Open today 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Description

The Wairarapa Centre of the Cancer Society is dedicated to providing the best possible support for cancer patients and their carers. Through the generous support of the local community and the commitment of our volunteers and dedicated staff, we continue to extend and improve services for those affected by cancer.

The Wairarapa Centre focus is primarily on growing dedicated support systems; raising awareness in health promotion areas; seeking new initiatives; providing quality information; and networking to improve communication links with other related organisations in the health industry.

Outreach services are available by appointment in South Wairarapa.

The Cancer Society, Wairarapa Centre has an open door policy from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm weekdays. Patient consultation outside these hours can be arranged by appointment. Volunteers are always welcomed and often called upon - anyone interested may apply at the Centre.

How do I access this service?

Contact us

National Cancer Information Helpline
For answers, support or just a chat, call us free on 0800 CANCER (226 237) Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.

Cancer Society Wairarapa can take phone or…

Hours

Open today 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Patient consultation outside these hours can be arranged by appointment.

Services Provided

Transport

Volunteer driving services

Support

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

Accommodation

Cancer research

Counselling

Grief counselling
Home & family
Mental wellbeing
Spiritual care

Cultural support

Wellness / healthy lifestyle

Exercise and relaxation

Massage therapy
Meditation
Rehabilitation

Hospitals and cancer treatment centres

Chemotherapy
Smoking cessation
Whānau support services

Supportive health

Lymphoedema
Nutrition and dietetics
Psychology
Social work

Welfare & advocacy services

Advocacy services

Cancer Types

Breast, 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