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• Waikato / Bay of Plenty
• Living with cancer
• April 2020

Are you supporting someone with cancer?

I’ve been thinking today what a tough time partners, family and friends of a person with cancer have – the huge emotional burden, the financial juggling, the new roles to take on, dealing with the unpredictability of cancer.

• April 2020

Tina is losing her locks

Lose My Hair to the Mayor – Oh Yeah!!

• Waikato / Bay of Plenty
• Living with cancer
• April 2020

Exercise at home

When we talk about immune boosters, good nutrition usually comes to mind. But it is not the only health habit to think about. Exercise is a very powerful tool – it is the new prescription for keeping well.

• April 2020

In the kitchen with Elise

On most Thursday nights you'll find Elise Fifield volunteering in the kitchen at the Cancer Society's Lions Lodge preparing and serving dinner, and helping with the washing up afterwards.

• Waikato / Bay of Plenty
• COVID-19
• April 2020

Jacinda and Penny Brave the Shave

Supportive care nurses Jacinda Mayo and Penny Parsons have seen first-hand the extra stress Covid-19 has placed on cancer patients.

• Waikato / Bay of Plenty
• Living with cancer
• April 2020

Understanding the rhythm of sleep

Difficulty getting to sleep, and sleep problems are common for people with cancer and many support services offer advice on management. These suggestions can be very helpful, but due to illness, treatments and hospital stays, sleep problems sometimes become prolonged and affect your quality of life