Help and support for people with breast cancer and their families and friends
Locally in the Waikato
  • Breast Care staff involved with your care and treatment.
  • Your GP and practice nurse.
  • Friends and family.
  • Waikato Bay of Plenty Division of Cancer Society
    • Breast Cancer Support Service
    • Cancer Society Liaison Nurse
    • Counselling
    • Local support groups
    • Travel/financial assistance
    • Programmes on living with cancer
    Cnr Beale and Grey Streets
    HAMILTON
    Ph: 0800 22 77 44 (if you live in New Zealand and outside of Hamilton) OR
    Ph: +64 (7) 838 2027 (if you live in Hamilton)
    Website: www.cancersociety.org.nz
Lymphoedema

Jenny Bayliss - Lymphoedema Resource Nurse
Jenny also runs a Lymphoedema Support Group

Department of Oncology
Waikato Hospital
Private Bag 3200
HAMILTON
Ph: +64 (7) 839 8604

Helen Clarke - Physiotherapist and Lymphoedema Therapist
Helen has a special interest in lymphoedema prevention and treatment. She also runs regular workshops on lymphoedema (please contact the Waikato/BOP Cancer Society for dates and times of Helen's workshops).

Five Cross Roads Physiotherapy
HAMILTON
Ph: +64 (7) 855 1788

Counselling
The incidence of depression is common following a breast cancer diagnosis. Women should see their GP if they become depressed. Some women may need referral to mental health services, a counsellor or psychologist.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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