Cancer Nelson and Tasman Support Services

Breast Cancer Support Group Nelson

Monthly

Relaxed, friendly atmosphere, come and share your stories and talk with others. Free of charge, light morning tea provided.
Contact the Cancer Society Nelson Centre for dates and more information
P: (03) 539 1137

Survivors and Thrivers Groups Nelson, Motueka, Golden Bay, Tapawera & Murchison

Bi Monthly

If you have or have had cancer or are supporting someone with cancer and would like to meet others in a similar situation to yourself, come along and meet like minded people. Meet new people and have fun in this friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Please Contact the Cancer Society Nelson Centre for dates and to register
P: (03) 539 1137

Carers Support Group Nelson

1st Wednesday of every month

For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Contact the Cancer Society Nelson Centre for more information and to register

P: (03) 539 1137

Colorectal Cancer Support Group Nelson

2nd Wednesday of every month

For those who are going through or have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people

Facilitated by Cancer Survivors Stephen and Bruce

Please Contact the Cancer Society Nelson Centre for dates and to register

P: (03) 539 1137

Mindfulness and Relaxation

For people affected by and/or supporting someone with cancer.  Tuesdays 1pm at Fairfield House, Nelson $3. Contact David Wakeling

P: (03) 548 3317   Mob: 027 695 9398 for more information or phone the Centre

P: (03) 539 1137

Prostate Cancer Support Group

1st Thursday of the month 1.30 - 3.30pm at Broadgreen House, Nelson

Nelson and Tasman has a very active Prostate Cancer Support Group and welcomes men newly diagnosed (pre treatment), or with longstanding disease (post treatment), to learn how to best survive/manage their conditions.  The group draws on all the resources of the National Prostate Cancer Foundation and meets monthly with the sole purpose of guiding/helping current and new members and their support personnel.  Our people also help at any time required outside of the normal meeting times.

Please contact Bill Fergie
P: (03) 544 8635  Mob: 021 0620427
E: dfergie_60@hotmail.com

Nelson & Marlborough Head and Neck Cancer Support Group Nelson

Bimonthly

Support group for people who have had cancer of the mouth and throat including lyrangectomy.
Please contact Emma Burns, Speech Therapist
P: (03) 546 1797
E: emma.burns@nmdhb.govt.nz

Blood Cancer Support Group Nelson

Monthly, for more information

P: (03)  5443037 Graham or (03) 5442636 Lloyd