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
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

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 (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: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Services Provided

Aids and equipment

Provision of equipment and aids to support daily tasks or communication. This might include wheelchairs, crutches, technology to help with communication, and medical alarms.

Cancer support

Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.