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Cancer Te Matepukupuku

There are many different types of cancer. We're here for all people and all cancers.

Types of cancer

Cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in our body. The cancer is usually named after where it start…

Cancer treatment

Learning more about the treatments you've been offered can help you prepare.

Living with cancer

Cancer can impact not only your health but your lifestyle and relationships.

Supporting someone with cancer

Are you supporting someone with cancer? Here are resources that can help you look after yourself and…

Reduce your risk of cancer

You and your whānau can take steps to lower your chances of developing cancer.

Find cancer earlier

Finding cancer earlier often means it can be treated more successfully and there are more treatment …

Download our resources on cancer

Download PDFs of our resources about cancer in English, te reo Māori and other languages.

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