Relationships and Communication
The Cancer Society of New Zealand provides information on maintaining relationships and communication.
To receive a free copy of a booklet please ring the Cancer Information Helpline 0800 CANCER (226 237) or your local Cancer Society office.
Visit our Resources page to listen to many of our booklets, or view them in accessible formats.
Information Sheets
- Coping with holidays and special days through times of bereavement (Thanks to Skylight for allowing the Cancer Society to reproduce their Information Sheet)
- In tough times of serious illness: Coping with holidays and special days (Thanks to Skylight for allowing the Cancer Society to reproduce their Information Sheet)
- Sexuality and Cancer This information sheet has been written to provide you with information about sexuality and cancer.
- Supporting your young adult children when you have cancer Discusses how to talk to young adults about your cancer diagnosis, how to support them, and where they can find support when they live away from home.
- Telling other people about your diagnosis This Information Sheet offers suggestions about telling friends, family/ whānau about your diagnosis.
Information Booklets
- Emotions And Cancer: A guide for people with cancer, their families/whanau
This booklet discusses the emotional effects of cancer. It provides practical suggestions about how to talk to others about cancer, treatment and how you're feeling. - Cancer in the Family: Talking to your Family
When you are diagnosed with cancer, thoughts of your own wellbeing are quickly followed by thoughts of your children. Although this booklet has been written for parents, it is equally relevant for any family members, caregivers or kaiawhina who are significant in the life of a child. - Questions You May Wish To Ask
When you hear you have cancer you and your family may feel frightened, and you may have questions to ask. Having your questions answered can help you feel in control of your situation. Here is a list of questions to help you make the most of your time with your doctor.
This booklet is provided in the following languages: - Arabic
- Chinese Simplified
- Chinese Traditional
- Cook Island Maori
- English
- Gujarati
- Hindi
- Korean
- Maori
- Niuean
- Samoan
- Tongan
- Sexuality and Cancer - Hokatanga me te Matepukupuku
This booklet has been written to help you understand more about sexuality and cancer.
This booklet is intended for people of all sexual orientations. - Talking To A Friend
- Understanding Grief - Te Mate Pamamae
This booklet has been prepared to help you understand more about your feelings when someone close to you has died.
Editorial Policy
The Cancer Society's aim is to to provide easy-to-understand and accurate information on cancer, its treatments and the support available. Our cancer information booklets are reviewed every four years by cancer doctors, specialist nurses and other relevant health professionals to ensure the medical information is reliable, evidence-based and up-to-date. The booklets are also checked by consumers to ensure they meet the needs of people with cancer.
