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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
National COVID-19 March 2020 Cancer Society Still Open And Ready To Help Cancer Society say they are still here supporting people with cancer.
National COVID-19 March 2020 Cancer Society releases information and advice for Kiwis Cancer Society releases information and advice for Kiwis with cancer.
Waikato / Bay of Plenty March 2020 Caring for the community Cancer Society supportive care nurses provide vital help to people when they need it most. Tammy Burgess, supportive care nurse in the Western Bay of Plenty, gives us an insight into her day.
National World Cancer Day February 2020 Cancer Society responds to updated Cancer Action Plan On World Cancer Day, the release of the finalised cancer action plan is good news for New Zealanders with a plan that has equity, fewer cancers and better cancer care at its heart.
National World Cancer Day February 2020 Will you celebrate, remember and fight back on World Cancer Day? Will you celebrate, remember and fight back on World Cancer Day?