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
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How do I access this service?
Contact us
Contact us directly for more information.
Hours
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (23 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
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
Contact Details
3 Koromiko Road, Whanganui
Whanganui
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 348 7402
Email
Website
central-districts.cancernz.org.nz/about-us/contact-us/whanganui/
3 Koromiko Road
Gonville
Whanganui
Manawatu-Wanganui 4501
Street Address
3 Koromiko Road
Gonville
Whanganui
Manawatu-Wanganui 4501
Postal Address
PO Box 7116
Whanganui 4501
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This page was last updated at 2:53PM on February 10, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Cancer Society Whanganui.