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.
Counsellors are available 24/7 through the phoneline. There is access to information, resources and tools to help recognise and manage depression on our website. We also have information on supporting others.
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.
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.
Available in: South Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland
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.
Driving Miss Daisy is a safe, friendly and reliable companion driving service. If you need support with transport, visit the Driving Miss Daisy website to enquire about services in your area and fees.
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)
Far North Hospice aims to provide effective symptom management while creating a support system for the patient and their family/whānau at home. We help to establish a multi team approach using external services to provide patient-centered care. We run a 24/7 service for patients, which is free for anyone who needs our service. We offer bereavement support before and after death, access to a Palliative Care Specialist on a monthly basis and a Life Review service - a precious gift for family/whānau.
The foundation of any outfit, we all know the importance of having a well fitted and comfortable bra. This is even more crucial following breast cancer surgery. Confidence starts with comfort. Discover our post-surgery bra range to find your perfect fit. From front closure bras, that offer comfort, ease of dressing and convenience, to wide foam straps that won't pinch, tug, or slip off. Find your perfect fit at Farmers - available in stores and online.
Cherie is able to create custom 3D areola & nipple tattoos.
They also provide a donation system for breast cancer survivors -- If you would like to donate funds towards gifting someone a free tattoo - we have set up a gift certificate service which you can purchase for any value you are able to. Once the donations have totaled the treatment cost, we will do an announcement for a free appointment. You can purchase this by clicking here.
Free online video classes which teach men with cancer how to look after themselves, feel stronger and more in control. We provide you with practical tips and advice to help care for your skin, hair, body and mind so that you can get on with life during and after treatment.
Connect with others for mutual support, and understand ways to manage the impact of cancer in a safe, inclusive environment. Each class features an inspirational guest speaker.
Being a health worker, I am well connected with the community. Providing information about men's and ladies hair and haircare services. Get in touch through my Facebook page.
Fertility preservation before or during cancer treatment is publicly funded and provided by Fertility Associates (eligibility criteria may apply). Techniques include: Egg freezing. This involves the steps of an IVF cycle up to and including egg collection. Eggs are then frozen. When you want to use the eggs, you'll resume the second half of an IVF cycle. Embryo freezing. If a woman has a partner, it is better to freeze embryos. Ovarian tissue freezing. This technique involves removing one or both ovaries and freezing thin slices of ovarian tissue. The slices are transplanted back to the women once treatment has finished.
Available in: Central Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, South Auckland, West Auckland
Fertility Plus offers both public and private fertility consultations and treatment. It is the Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology Department of National Women's Health.
If you need to attend a medical appointment and are experiencing difficulty with transport or cant afford transport, we may be able to help you.
We can take you to Auckland Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, Manukau Superclinic, Middlemore Hospital and Counties Manukau District Health Board outsourced Private Specialists.
Freedom make fully customised medical wigs for those that have extensive long-term hair loss. We are based in Dunedin New Zealand, but work nationally and Internationally in most countries in the world.
Functional medicine is a systems cell biology approach which takes into account both genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of disease and then treat with specific personalized dietary, lifestyle, environmental and medical nutrition to blend with standard medical interventions that play an essential role in prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of illness.
We are a private provider who focus on treatment with an integrative, personalized and regenerative medicine approach.
Available in: Hawkes Bay, Hutt, Manawatu, Nelson-Marlborough , Taranaki, Wellington, Whanganui
Assessment of risk from inherited breast cancer and treatment planning. Specialised genetic counselling and advice for families affected by breast cancer.
Available in: Bay of Plenty, Central Auckland, East Auckland, Lakes, North Auckland, Northland, South Auckland, Tairawhiti, Waikato, West Auckland
Assessment of risk from inherited breast cancer and treatment planning. Specialised genetic counselling and advice for families affected by breast cancer.
Available in: Canterbury, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, South Canterbury, Southland, West Coast
Assessment of risk from inherited breast cancer and treatment planning. Specialised genetic counselling and advice for families affected by breast cancer. Based in Christchurch and provides outreach clinics in Greymouth, Timaru, Dunedin, Queenstown, and Invercargill.
Available in: Canterbury, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Taranaki, West Coast
Located in Palmerston North and Christchurch. We have wigs, hair pieces, headwear and much more in stock. Professional fully trained stylist/consultants available Monday- Saturday. Whether you want advice, a new look or to look like you again, we're here for you. As fully qualified hair stylists we can alter your hair/wig/hairpiece to suit you. Service providers for Ministry of Health, WINZ, ACC and Sweet Louise. You can book in for a consultation either at the shop or another location you feel comfortable.
We help all people with any cancer, their whānau and friends to deal with a cancer diagnosis. We support people during treatment and beyond.
We do this through a wide range of services in supportive care and information and helping to connect people. We develop and run community health promotion and cancer prevention programs to keep people well.
We offer an extensive range of breast care products and our professional fitters can also take care of all the paperwork involved when making a claim for funding. This is a free service in a confidential relaxed environment. Our team are breast care specialists in fitting prostheses and bras.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Available in: South Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland
Our care extends beyond the medical; we also offer physical, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families free of charge. Our dedicated team of nurses, doctors and family support professionals care for patients at home and in our inpatient units. For those with limited family support we match them with volunteer carers as well as drivers to transport them to and from medical appointments. We provide emotional and spiritual support to families during and after a patient’s care.
Hibiscus House: 2a John Dee Crescent, Red Beach, 0932 North Shore: 7 Shea Tce, Takapuna, 0622 Tui House: 47 Morrison Drive, Warkworth, 0910
HatHair combo, for any age. Light, comfortable, giving the appearance of a full head of hair while allowing your head to breathe. Choose a hairpiece set and two hats. Check out my Facebook page for more information. HatHair combos lightened my journey a little and helped me feel more normal as “nothing was normal right now”. I hope it will for you.
Zoom or FaceTime appointments available if outside of Christchurch.
Turbans, Bamboo Headwear, Buff, Sunhats, Men's hats, Youth & Children's hats. All available using the Ministry of Health headwear subsidy. Having been through cancer, Caroline understands how devastating losing your hair can be, so with business partner Kate, they make a great team to assist you choose the right headwear to get you looking and feeling great. Personalized service, Auckland based with nationwide postage to reach all our customers.
The Healthline team are specialists in assessing and advising over the phone. They can arrange to talk with you in your language - when your call is answered, say you'd like an interpreter and the language you’d like to speak in. They can also engage with the NZ Relay Services and support you if you are deaf, hearing impaired, deafblind or speech impaired.
Based on North Shore, Hearts & Minds NZ offer support groups and a helpful service directory providing free and/or low cost services to the local community.
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.
If you pay for 20 prescription items from the 1st of February each year, you'll be eligible for the card to reduce costs for the rest of that year. We recommend you pick up your prescriptions from the same pharmacy each time as they keep a record for you. Talk to your pharmacist about which medication will be covered by the card.
Hospice Kaipara serves the north west Kaipara District covering from Waipoua Forest in the north, Paparoa in the south east, Tangiteroria in the east and Pouto in the south west - and everywhere in between. We work with other health providers. Services include symptom management, nursing and specialist doctor care, specialist loan equipment and supplies, counselling/bereavement support, volunteer support, life reflection service and complementary therapy Kowhai room (Dargaville Hospital).
Hospice and palliative care focuses on quality of life, responding to each patient's physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Family life is deeply affected when a loved one has an life-limiting illness, and support for families is also an intrinsic part of hospice care.
Our team of fitting specialists are all trained professionals with many years experience fitting breast prostheses and bras. Our main focus is ensuring you feel at ease during your fitting. There is nothing more important to us than you walking out of our store with a comfortable prosthesis and bra that give you a great shape.
You are always welcome to come and visit us for a discreet personalised fitting.
Get in touch with Hugo Chartiable Trust to nominate yourself or someone who know who needs a holiday but would otherwise find it difficult to do so.
It can sleep up to 6 people. Guests will enjoy the large kitchen, living and dining areas along with an outdoor deck with beautiful views over the lake.
Pfizer's IBRANCE website offers support, resources and tools to help support you and your whānau. Take the time to review some great information developed with New Zealanders in mind and hear the stories of others living with advanced breast cancer.
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.
Available in: Central Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, South Auckland, West Auckland
Intouch Health is an Integrative Body Therapy clinic in the heart of Auckland. They provide a range of body therapy services, including lymphoedema therapy and lymphatic drainage.
I receive referrals from area plastic surgeons for those having undergone breast reconstruction. Referral is not necessary however, and treatments may include colour refreshers for tattoos done elsewhere, and some time ago. Services also include camouflage and micro-needling for troublesome scars, as well as saline lightening/removal of unwanted tattoo.
As a cancer exercise specialist, I specialize in designing and supervising exercise programs for individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer. This includes developing a program to improve physical function and overall fitness, manage symptoms such as fatigue, and aid in recovery after treatment. I may also work with patients to address specific concerns such as lymphedema. I also provide education on the benefits of exercise and physical activity during and after cancer treatment. I collaborate with other healthcare professionals such as oncologists and physical therapists to provide comprehensive care for patients with cancer.
Let people with breast cancer know about your service
List your business on the breast cancer services directory.
We want to make breast cancer services and products easier to find through our breast cancer services directory. If you’d like to list your business in the directory, complete the form below. One of our nurses will review your information and we'll be in touch if we have any questions. Our listings do follow a specific criteria so check the directions carefully and contact us if you have any questions at bcfdirectory@bcf.org.nz.