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How we can help you Pēhea āwhina ai mātou

We are here to help and support you and your whānau through cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery

How we can help you

Cancer helpline - talk to one of our cancer support nurses

0800 CANCER (226 237) Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm

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Our nurses

Our nurses are available to help you with information and support through your cancer treatment and …

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Counselling

We have free counselling and psychological services for people with cancer and their family/whānau.

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Transport to treatment - our drivers

Around the country we have a dedicated team of volunteers to help drive you to treatments when your …

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Accommodation

If you need to travel to receive cancer treatment we may be able to help with accommodation

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Support Crew

Our online tool that's makes it easy to get a hand.

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Connecting with people with similar cancer experiences

You may want to make contact with people who have been through or are going through a similar experi…

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