Cancer support

Bowel Cancer New Zealand(external link) 
Phone 021 229 1677, freephone 0800 226 901 or email [email protected]. A nationwide, patient-led organisation providing a variety of support services for people affected by bowel cancer and their families. 

Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition(external link) 
Provides a voice for New Zealand women who have experienced breast cancer. They strive to make world-class detection, treatment and care accessible to all those affected by breast cancer in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Breast Cancer Foundation (NZ)(external link) 
Phone 09 304 0766, freephone 0800 BC NURSE, toll free 0800 902 732, or email [email protected], or find a breast cancer group in your region in their online directory. If you have questions or concerns about breast cancer you can contact their specialist nurses for advice and find out about our resources to support you including new patient packs, heart pillows/drain bags, counselling and rehab support. 

Breast Cancer Support Aotearoa(external link)
Phone 0800 273 222 8:30am to 5:00pm, 365 days a year. Run by women who have experienced breast cancer. Provides phone counselling and support groups.

Cancer Society of NZ(external link)
The Cancer Society provides practical and emotional support and information to people with any kind of cancer at any stage of their cancer experience. Visit www.cancer.org.nz(external link) or phone 0800 226 237 or email [email protected] for advice and information.

Child Cancer Foundation (NZ)(external link) 
Freephone 0800 4 CHILD (0800 4 24453). Aims to reduce the impact of cancer by offering services to ensure children and their families are supported, informed and well cared for on their journey with cancer.

Healthpoint NZ(external link) 
List of 51 nationwide cancer services – find a hospital/service near you.

Look Good Feel Better(external link)
Phone 64 800 865 432 or email [email protected]. Provides a range of free sessions, for anyone with any cancer, at any stage. It is time away from the world of diagnosis, treatment and recovery, to help you navigate cancer with confidence, feel stronger and live better.

Melanoma New Zealand (external link) 
Freephone 0800 4 MELANOMA (0800 463 526), phone 09 449 2342, or email [email protected]. They offer information, resources and support services for people (and their family members) concerned about a possible melanoma, or those dealing with a diagnosis of melanoma. Support services include FREE online appointments with their nurse educator or counsellor. 

Ministry of Health(external link)
Patients with breast cancer may be eligible for financial assistance for breast prostheses, bras, wigs, and travel. The Ministry of Health also offers National Travel Assistance (NTA)(external link) to help with travel costs for treatment and specialist appointments.
 
National Cervical Screening Programme(external link) 
Freephone 0800 729 729. Using screening and immunisation to prevent cervical cancer. Available to all women in New Zealand between 20 and 70 years old.

New Zealand Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service(external link)
Auckland office 800 554 555 / [email protected], Christchurch office 800 023 445 / [email protected], Wellington office 800 262 780 / [email protected]. A Health New Zealand-funded, multidisciplinary service specialising in familial gastrointestinal cancer.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ(external link) 
Freephone 0800 4 PROSTATE (0800 477 678) or email [email protected]. List of support groups available nationwide to assist prostate sufferers and their families.

Rangitāne o Tamaki nui a Rua Incorporated(external link)
Phone 06 374 6860 or email [email protected]. Provides a wide range of support services to whānau ranging from alcohol & drug, smoking, mental health, asthma to screening in the Tararua region. 

Sweet Louise(external link) 
Support line 0800 112 277 or email [email protected]. Provides practical, emotional and social support and services for New Zealanders living with incurable breast cancer. They provide the compassion and care they need to live as well as possible, for as long as possible.