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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jacinda and Penny Brave the Shave

Supportive care nurses Jacinda Mayo and Penny Parsons have seen first-hand the extra stress Covid-19 has placed on cancer patients.

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

Caring for the community

Cancer Society supportive care nurses provide vital help to people when they need it most.
Tammy Burgess, supportive care nurse in the Western Bay of Plenty, gives us an insight into her day.