Cancer Society Accommodation - Margaret Stewart House

Accommodation for people affected by cancer who live outside the Wellington Area. Margaret Stewart House provides comfortable, friendly and convenient accommodation.

The 18 units within the house provide a home away from home. All rooms have ensuites and tea and coffee making facilities. All clients must be mobile and able to be independent. We have supervisors and volunteers working to provide a comfortable and safe stay.

You can read more about Margaret Stewart House here.

Cancer Society Accommodation - Ozanam House

Cancer Society accommodation is close to hospitals in most of the main centres. We aim to provide you with a home away from home so you can focus on your treatment.
To access this service, you'll need to have a referral from your specialist or local hospital.

To see if you're eligible to stay at Ozanam House, look here.

Cancer Society Volunteer Drivers - Marlborough

Our amazing team of volunteer drivers have helped a lot of people get to and from their cancer appointments.
The volunteer driving service is delivered by registered volunteer drivers to provide transport for cancer patients to cancer-related appointments. We offer this service for people undergoing cancer treatment who are unable to drive, do not have their own transport, or do not have family, whānau or friends to take them.

Cancer Society Volunteer Drivers - Nelson & Tasman

Our amazing team of volunteer drivers have helped a lot of people get to and from their cancer appointments.
The volunteer driving service is delivered by registered volunteer drivers to provide transport for cancer patients to cancer-related appointments. We offer this service for people undergoing cancer treatment who are unable to drive, do not have their own transport, or do not have family, whānau or friends to take them.

Cancer Society Volunteer Drivers - Northland

Our amazing team of volunteer drivers have helped a lot of people get to and from their cancer appointments.
The volunteer driving service is delivered by registered volunteer drivers to provide transport for cancer patients to cancer-related appointments. We offer this service for people undergoing cancer treatment who are unable to drive, do not have their own transport, or do not have family, whānau or friends to take them.

Cancer Society Volunteer Drivers - Taranaki

Our amazing team of volunteer drivers have helped a lot of people get to and from their cancer appointments.
The volunteer driving service is delivered by registered volunteer drivers to provide transport for cancer patients to cancer-related appointments. We offer this service for people undergoing cancer treatment who are unable to drive, do not have their own transport, or do not have family, whānau or friends to take them.

Cancer Society Volunteer Drivers - Wairarapa

Our amazing team of volunteer drivers have helped a lot of people get to and from their cancer appointments.
The volunteer driving service is delivered by registered volunteer drivers to provide transport for cancer patients to cancer-related appointments. We offer this service for people undergoing cancer treatment who are unable to drive, do not have their own transport, or do not have family, whānau or friends to take them.

Cancer Society Volunteer Drivers - West Coast

Our amazing team of volunteer drivers have helped a lot of people get to and from their cancer appointments.
The volunteer driving service is delivered by registered volunteer drivers to provide transport for cancer patients to cancer-related appointments. We offer this service for people undergoing cancer treatment who are unable to drive, do not have their own transport, or do not have family, whānau or friends to take them.

Cancer Society Volunteer Drivers - Whanganui

Our amazing team of volunteer drivers have helped a lot of people get to and from their cancer appointments.
The volunteer driving service is delivered by registered volunteer drivers to provide transport for cancer patients to cancer-related appointments. We offer this service for people undergoing cancer treatment who are unable to drive, do not have their own transport, or do not have family, whānau or friends to take them.

Cancer Society Yoga and Mindfulness Training

Gentle Yoga - Wednesdays 11am-12pm
A free introductory yoga class for cancer patients and their supporters.
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
No need to book and no equipment required.
Just dress comfortably and come along

Mindfulness Training - Thursdays 1-2 pm
A variety of mindfulness methods will be shared, using the breath, our posture, movement as well as self care and compassion themes.

CanSurvive Dragon Boat Club

We provide dragon boat training, fitness and camaraderie for women in the Wellington region who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer, as well as friends and supporters.

We have two teams – CanSurvive for breast cancer survivors and Can2 open to all women. We train on Wellington harbour to attend dragonboat regattas in New Zealand and internationally. Each year we race at the Wellington Festival, a regional event and the NZDBA dragon boat National Championships. During winter we have some paddling and fitness activities. Our members range in age from 20s to 70s and come from a wide range of backgrounds. We welcome all women to join us in this exhilarating sport.

CanTeen Aotearoa

Around 4,200 rangatahi across Aotearoa are impacted by cancer each year, whether it's their own diagnosis or that of an immediate family member. CanTeen's mission is to make sure they don't have to face cancer alone. CanTeen provides a wide range of free support services for rangatahi, including individual therapeutic support with specially trained Psychosocial Support Workers, peer support through events and programmes run by Youth Workers, and 24/7 online support through CanTeen Connect.

Auckland office
81 Grafton Road, Auckland, 1010
Wellington office
The Family House, 27 Riddiford Street, Wellington, 6021
Christchurch office
20 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8013

Casting For Recovery North Island

Casting For Recovery North Island NZ offers 100 percent free weekends to breast cancer sufferers at any age and stage of their journey. We also accept applications from men.

The retreat provides an opportunity for people whose lives have been affected by breast cancer, to gather in a beautiful, natural setting and learn the basics of the sport of catch and release fly fishing.

Centre for Nature Connection

Nature inspired in-person and online therapies, FLOWpresso therapy, coaching and courses to help care for yourself and others.
Research shows that connecting to nature has a significant impact on health and wellbeing. We’ve seen first-hand how our clients and students have benefited physically, emotionally and spiritually as they develop nature inspired ways to navigate life and EOL.
Nature helps us see natural cycles of life more clearly, helping us live with grace, love and compassion.

Clinical Genetics Auckland - Fertility Associates

Clinical Genetics Auckland (CGA) was started in 2015 by senior genetic counsellors Jenny Eaton and Kim Gamet.

The genetic counselling role is to inform, educate and support individuals and families on the relevance, appropriateness, availability and potential outcomes of genetic testing and known genetic disorders. Genetic counsellors can provide genetic advice on genetic testing and cancer risk assessment.

Telehealth appointments via Zoom and telephone are available.

CME hours

GP's, nurses and allied health professionals are able to access four free specialist breast cancer learning modules, created by BCFNZ. Follow the link below to enroll.
1. Managing Breast Signs and Symptoms
2. Familial Breast Cancer in the Primary Care Setting
3. Treatment for Breast Cancer and Managing Complications
4. Advanced Breast Cancer Clinical Management and Support

CNSST Foundation, formerly known as Chinese New Settlers Services Trust

CNSST provide culturally appropriate wrap-around services to ethnic communities including social services (social work and counselling, children and youth programmes, parenting programmes, employment and enterprise and newcomers' settlement support), education (tertiary education, vocational training e.g. MYOB&XERO, Food Safety Certification, Chinese Cultural Competency Programme) and social housing.

Cold caps

Some chemotherapies cause temporary hair loss. Your oncologist will let you know if you're likely to benefit from scalp cooling (reduce hair loss). While automated scalp cooling systems prevent hair loss related to chemotherapy, they're not available in all parts of New Zealand. A cold cap is an alternative which will minimise hair loss caused from some chemotherapies that are associated with mild or moderate hair loss, such as weekly taxanes.

The two types of cold caps that New Zealand patients buy are Icekap and Penguin Cold Caps. They need to be purchased online so you'll need at least a week for delivery. It's important to do your research because scalp cooling can be fiddly and you need to know you can manage this and that it's right for you, before you purchase a cap.

Connected Life

Counselling & Arts Therapy
Arts therapy connects you with your deeper emotions, as humans we are more likely to work in an unedited and unfiltered way when working creatively. This means that we may be able to move to the heart of the matter quicker than talking alone.

During your sessions, you may be invited to use collage, drawing, painting, sculpture, creative writing, clay work, movement, and more, to connect with and express your inner world.

If you think of yourself as not a creative person, that is ok. Using art in therapy is focussed on the process of creating and meaning making, not about the end product. It can be effective for everyone, young and old.

Some sessions may not use art making. We may focus on talking, and that is ok too.

Cosmetic Inc

Hi I’m Kelly from Cosmetic Inc. I offer cosmetic tattooing for brows, eyeliner and lips, including areola tattooing for those who have been through breast surgery.

Being able to offer some help to make someone feel better and beautiful after such a life changing event and journey is incredibly rewarding.

Creative Connections Art Therapy

I work within a trauma-informed, person-centred, solution focused, strengths based framework, and focus on assisting clients to express feelings that are difficult to verbalise, work through problems, recover from trauma, change self destructive behaviour, and to find direction, resolution and healing.

Da Vinci Plastic Surgery

Da Vinci Plastic Surgery is based in Tauranga with two resident plastic surgeons, Mr Adam Bialostocki and Mr Brandon Adams. Specialising in breast reconstruction immediately or after surgery, working in both public and private independently or alongside other specialists for combined procedures. We have a relationship with all medical insurers and are an affiliated provider for Southern Cross. Urgent consultation spaces are kept for patients either referred by their GP or other specialists.

Appointments for nipple-areola tattooing are also available.

Denise's Breast Care Limited

I have a fitting clinic in West Auckland, North Shore, Epsom, South Auckland and Hamilton. I also fit in the comfort of the ladies' own homes. I am a Ministry of Health registered provider and also a provider for Sweet Louise.

Auckland
131 Lincoln Rd, Henderson, Auckland, 0610
131 Shakespeare Rd, Milford, Auckland, 0620
15 Gilgit Rd, Epsom, Auckland, 1023
Home visits available in South Auckland
Hamilton
Cancer Society, CNR of Grey & Beale Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton, 3216

Dental services

Dental health is important during breast cancer treatment but it can be very difficult for adults to access information about free dental services. Availability differs from region-to-region, so it's important to search locally to see what's available. It's also important to discuss your dental health needs with your cancer treatment centre as they may need to provide a referral for you.
Here's some information about accessing services:

A limited range of dental services are funded for some adults who're referred by their dental practitioner or GP. This is treatment related so it may only be relevant for those receiving bisphosphonate treatments.
People on low incomes who have a community services card may be eligible for some funding for dental treatment, such as pain relief or extractions.
Regional DHB-funded services are available for emergency dental work. Talk to your cancer treatment centre about your eligibility.
Occasionally, organisations like New Zealand Dental Association or large practices like Lumino, have free dental days.

Di Mode Hair Studio

We offer wig expert advice and guidance to all of our alopecia, chemotherapy and hair loss condition customers in New Zealand. Our medical-quality wigs, custom made wigs, toppers, hair pieces and headwear play a major part in helping women, men and children with hair loss to feel like themselves again.
We take pride in helping you choose the right look and wig with a perfect fit in a private environment.

Di’s Hair & Wig Specialists

We offer wig expert advice and guidance to all of our alopecia, chemotherapy and hair loss condition customers in New Zealand. Our medical-quality wigs, custom made wigs, toppers, hair pieces and headwear play a major part in helping women, men and children with hair loss to feel like themselves again.
We take pride in helping you choose the right look and wig with a perfect fit in a private environment.

Dove Hospice and Wellbeing

We support and enhance conventional medical treatments while promoting emotional and spiritual well-being with a focus on holistic wellness. Nurses, psychotherapists, body therapists and a doctor provide individual and group support, education and counselling. Body therapies include oncology massage, reiki, lymphoedema therapy and physiotherapy. We also provide 24hr respite and end of life care. Services are totally funded by Dove Hospice Shops and Donations.

Referrals through healthcare providers, our online referral form or by phone.

Family Cancer Service

A team of health professionals who provide genetic and medical care.

We believe New Zealanders can access trained, trusted and skilled professionals, from the comfort of their own home or where you are comfortable talking with us.
You can:

Request an appointment at a time that best meets your needs
Your consultation will be delivered just like a face-to-face appointment
Access genetic testing from your home (no need to attend a clinic)

Watch our video channel here.

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