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Nursing ServicesOur Liaison nurses are based in Whangarei, Bay of Islands and Kaitaia and work throughout Northland providing information and support to cancer patients, their families/whanau or caregivers, before, during and after cancer treatment. If you have been diagnosed with cancer and need to seek help and support, this service is available to you. Our nurses will provide you and/or your family/whanau with emotional support working through information and issues, helping you to come to terms with this new diagnosis. We will listen and assess your need for practical assistance by providing information on financial and other support that may be available within the community. We can refer you to other Cancer Society services such as Aromatherapy, and professional counselling , or put you in contact with other men and women undergoing similar treatments enabling you to share experiences. If you would like to contact a Cancer Liaison Nurse in your area, please telephone Daffodil House (09) 437 5593 or Freephone : 0800 366 066. Support GroupsThe Cancer Society Support Groups aim to provide a safe, supportive and confidential place for people whose lives are affected by cancer, to meet and talk with others. For further information on group meetings nearest to you phone Daffodil House (09) 437 5593 or 0800 366 066. Information Service
Sometimes just talking with someone who understands how devastating a diagnosis of cancer can be, is helpful and reassuring. We will listen to you to find out what information and support you need or guide you to the range of services that may be available to you. Call us today on (09) 437 5593 or Freephone : 0800 366 066.
LibraryThe Northland Cancer Society has a small library located in Daffodil House which contains a range of up-to-date books on all aspects of cancer, it's prevention and treatment. You are welcome to visit our library at any time between 9am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. All books are able to be borrowed free of charge.
Alternatively, if you are not able to visit our library in person, call us on 09 437 5593 or Freephone : 0800 366 066 to request written information, or books which can be sent to you free of charge.
Accommodation
If you or a member of your family/whanau have been diagnosed with cancer, live in regional Northland and travel to Whangarei or Auckland for cancer related treatment, you may be entitled to free or subsidised accommodation .
To take advantage of subsidized accommodation, you need to ask for a referral from your specialist, the Hospital Oncology unit, or your Cancer Liaison Nurse. If your cancer related treatment is at Whangarei Hospital, free or subsidised accommodation may be available at Motel Villa Del Rio , Maunu Road, Whangarei. If you are required to travel to Auckland for cancer related treatment, free or subsidised accommodaiton may be available at the Auckland Cancer Society's motel Domain Lodge which is situated across the road from Auckland City Hospital. For further information or to make a booking at Motel Villa Del Rio, please call Daffodil House on Freephone : 0800 366 066. |
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