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.
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Information Booklets
- Emotions And Cancer*
* This booklet is printed in New Zealand with the permission of the Cancer Council New South Wales. -
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 - Hokakatanga me te Matepukupuku
- Talking To A Friend
- Understanding Grief - Te Mate Pamamae
- What Do I Tell The Children? - He aha korero maku aku tamariki?
- 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)
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.
