Cancer

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In the following pages you will find information about looking after yourself when you are being treated for cancer, the side effects of cancer treatment, and some specific cancers.

There is also very good information on most specific cancers on the Cancer Society website.

HealthInfo recommends the following pages

Local and New Zealand resources

Christchurch Hospital Oncology (cancer) Department
The Oncology Department website has information about departments, how to get there, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and more.

If you, a family member or friend is about to start radiation treatment, you can visit the department to learn about treatment and support. The department runs a tour once a month. See the Oncology Department patient tour flyer for more information.
Cancer Society – Canterbury-West Coast Division
This website has resources and links about cancer and different types of cancer. Phone 0800 CANCER (0800 226 237).
- Support Services
  Details of programmes, seminars, counselling, support groups and support services available in the Canterbury/West Coast area.
- Being active when you have cancer
  Information about the benefits of regular exercise and being active when you have cancer.