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EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Three out of four families are affected by cancer each year. A diagnosis of cancer can turn your world upside down, and brings with it uncertainty and an emotional upheaval for both the person diagnosed and their family.
The psychological impact of cancer is the most under-recognised and untreated dimension of care for people affected by cancer. The Cancer Society provides services aimed to support the emotional needs of patients with cancer and their families through:
These services can help you adjust to the emotional and psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment and cancer survivorship. The range of programmes offered differs in each region so contact your local Division of the Cancer Society to find out what is available near you. COUNSELLING
Confidential individual and family counselling can be arranged through the Cancer Society. Often it helps to talk things through with someone who understands what you're going through, and can help you to get through it. WORKSHOPS
The Cancer Society offers education and support workshops/groups throughout New Zealand. Those offered include:
CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
"Although I'm not someone who joins groups I must say how much
support I have received from Headways [brain tumour group]. I feel less isolated, hopeful even," Carl |
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