Keep up to date with the latest news from the Cancer Society. Filter by location All locations Auckland / Northland Canterbury / West Coast Central Districts Gisborne/Tairāwhiti Hawke's Bay Manawatū Marlborough National Nelson Otago / Southland Taranaki Waikato / Bay of Plenty Wairarapa Wellington Whanganui Filter by type of news Cervical Cancer National Research Finance Smokefree cancer treatment skin cancer Volunteer Fundraising Healthy eating World Cancer Day Living with cancer Sport Vaping COVID-19 SunSmart Daffodil Day Filter by month/year All dates November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 September 2018 Submit filters Waikato / Bay of Plenty Living with cancer October 2020 Taking care of carers There are no magic answers for people who are suddenly thrown into the role of carer. Coming to terms with a family member’s cancer diagnosis is huge and you may feel woefully underprepared. Waikato / Bay of Plenty Living with cancer September 2020 Every day is a good day Every day is a good day, some are just better than others. That’s the title of Don Morris’ personal account of his cancer experience. Waikato / Bay of Plenty Living with cancer August 2020 Appreciating every day For many people diagnosed with cancer, there’s an inkling in the beginning that something’s not right. But that wasn’t the case for 37-year-old Colleen Wood. Waikato / Bay of Plenty Living with cancer June 2020 Living with uncertainty As a cancer survivor, living with a cancer diagnosis means living with uncertainty. Whether newly diagnosed and anxious about treatment and side effects, or even 15 years after treatment, the feeling of uncertainty may never go away. Waikato / Bay of Plenty Living with cancer April 2020 Are you supporting someone with cancer? I’ve been thinking today what a tough time partners, family and friends of a person with cancer have – the huge emotional burden, the financial juggling, the new roles to take on, dealing with the unpredictability of cancer. 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. 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
Waikato / Bay of Plenty Living with cancer October 2020 Taking care of carers There are no magic answers for people who are suddenly thrown into the role of carer. Coming to terms with a family member’s cancer diagnosis is huge and you may feel woefully underprepared.
Waikato / Bay of Plenty Living with cancer September 2020 Every day is a good day Every day is a good day, some are just better than others. That’s the title of Don Morris’ personal account of his cancer experience.
Waikato / Bay of Plenty Living with cancer August 2020 Appreciating every day For many people diagnosed with cancer, there’s an inkling in the beginning that something’s not right. But that wasn’t the case for 37-year-old Colleen Wood.
Waikato / Bay of Plenty Living with cancer June 2020 Living with uncertainty As a cancer survivor, living with a cancer diagnosis means living with uncertainty. Whether newly diagnosed and anxious about treatment and side effects, or even 15 years after treatment, the feeling of uncertainty may never go away.
Waikato / Bay of Plenty Living with cancer April 2020 Are you supporting someone with cancer? I’ve been thinking today what a tough time partners, family and friends of a person with cancer have – the huge emotional burden, the financial juggling, the new roles to take on, dealing with the unpredictability of cancer.
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.
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