The Cancer Society office in Palmerston North supports people with cancer and their whānau in the Manawatū region. The Palmerston North centre is co-located with the Cancer Society Central Districts Division.
Annual Report 2024
Available services
Clients and any other visitors will not need to wear a mask to use a Cancer Society shuttle or our Volunteer Driving Service or to visit our centre. Although, if you would like to wear one then you are welcome to.
Group sessions have now resumed. Massage and other therapy continues. Please check with us for details and availability.
Living Well With Cancer Workshop Series
A supportive workshop series designed to help you thrive - mind, body, and spirit, through every step of your cancer journey. Empowering you with practical tips, expert guidance, and real-life support to enhance wellness during and beyond treatment. Our weekly sessions are a welcoming space to learn, share, and grow, because living with cancer should still mean living well.
Emotional & Psychological impact
Life and relationships can change when there is a cancer diagnosis; explore strategies to adjust and move forward with everyday life.
Movement & Nutrition
With our support, learn how to self-manage and increase your confidence in making healthy choices to improve your quality of life and overall wellbeing.
Stress & Sleep
Together let’s look at ways to help release stress, relax your mind & body, and calm your nervous system.
Life after Radiation therapy
Learn how to manage side effects, and good self care habits. Suitable for those at any stage of their radiation therapy treatment journey.
Every Thursday 10am - 11am, 135 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North. To register your attendance - call 06 356 5355 or email enquiries.mtu@cancercd.org.nz
Financial Hauora Workshop 2026
This financial hauora workshop is open to everyone and provides practical information to support financial wellbeing, both now and in the future.
Second Wednesday of the month, 10am - 12pm, 135 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North. To register your attendance - call 06 356 5355 or email enquiries.mtu@cancercd.org.nz
Cancer helpline
We know that going through cancer is tough and can raise many questions. We want you to know that we’re here for you.
Need transport to treatment?
We have a dedicated team of volunteers to drive you to treatments when your whānau and friends aren't available.
Find out more
Accommodation options
We aim to provide you with a home away from home so you can focus on your treatment.
Find out moreReferral form for Health Professionals
Our services are available to anyone diagnosed with cancer, family/whānau. Please use this form if you would like to use our services or refer someone else to our services.
If you or a member of your whānau have received a cancer diagnosis, you can just ring us on 0800 226 237. You don't need to be referred by a health professional.
Central Districts - referral form
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