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Support Groups
Support groups provide the opportunity for people to discuss (in small groups) experiences and concerns with others who have cancer. All groups are ongoing unless otherwise stated.
This
page provides contact details of all Support Groups.
Breast Cancer
'SPIRITED WOMEN'
1st Wednesday of each month, 12-2pm, Cancer Society Rooms, Newtown
Bring a plate to share. This group welcomes all those who are coping with a breast cancer diagnosis. Come along to meet others and share experiences in this very friendly, facilitated group.
Contact Sue on 389-8421
Hutt Valley Breast Friends
1st Tuesday Evening of the Month, 7-9pm, in Lower Hutt.
A Breast Cancer Network Group. This lively group has been developed to support women with primary breast cancer living in the Hutt Valley and coping with recovery.
Contact: Sue Corkill on 389-8421 or Helen Dirkze on 04-237-6498
BC SURVIVORS Ð KAPITI
1st Monday Evening of the month, 7pm, venue notified on contact.
An independent self-help group organised by group members for any women who have or had breast cancer. All warmly welcomed.
Contact: Jan 04-905-8203
SPIRITED WOMEN - KAPITI
3rd Wednesday of each month, 12.30 - 2.00pm. Bring a plate to share
Breast Cancer Shared Lunch. For anyone newly diagnosed or having treatment for breast cancer. Come along and join in this warm supportive group.
Contact: Judy Dickie 04 298-8514
Cancer of All Types
CANSURVIVE WELLINGTON
3rd Thursday of each month, 12 noon-2 pm, at Cancer Society Rooms (BYO lunch)
This group is for people with any type of cancer or support people in the Wellington area. It is a facilitated support and discussion group with a wide range of topics discussed.
Contact Sue Corkill 04-389-8421 or email suec@cancersoc.org.nz
CAN-X
2nd Wednesday of each month, 5.30 - 7.30pm at Cancer Society Rooms
This is a lively group for young adults in their 20's & 30's. They welcome anyone diagnosed with cancer who wants support, education and friendship with other young people.
Contact Sue Corkill - 04 389 8421 or email suec@cancersoc.org.nz
KAPITI - CANSURVIVE GROUP
4th Tuesday of each month, 6.30 - 8.30pm, Kapiti Rotary Room, Community Centre, Paraparaumu.
This is a new network group based in Paraparaumu for people with any type of cancer. Meetings are supportive and informative.
Contact Judy Dickie ph 04 298-8514
PORIRUA CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
1st Friday of each month 10am-12 noon, 20 Ngatitoa St, Elsdon, Porirua
This is a group for all people affected by cancer, including families, caregivers and support people in the Porirua area. Friendly discussions, speakers & always a delicious lunch provided.
Contact Natalie 04-237-0110 or 04-237-6778
UPPER HUTT EVENING SUPPORT GROUP
2nd Wednesday of the month in Upper Hutt, 7.30 - 9.00pm
This is a group of people from all walks of life who are recovering from different types of cancer. They meet once a month for a chat, laughs and some interesting discussion and really want to emphasise the warmth and support that this group has. Anyone who has experienced cancer or who is supporting someone with cancer is most welcome to come along.
Contact Hazel 976-7595 after 7pm or Sue Corkill 389-8421
WAIRARAPA BCSS
1st Monday of each month, 10am - 11.30am in Masterton
This group would like to invite women with any type of cancer who would like support and friendship to come along and join in. Interesting speakers invited to most meetings.
Contact Jill Bradbury 06 377-0929 or Dorothy Simmonds 06 304-9748
Prostate Cancer
PALS - Prostate Awareness is a Life-Saver
4th Tuesday of the month, 7.30 - 9pm, Cancer Society Rooms
This is a facilitated group for men coping with prostate cancer. Interesting discussions and speakers most evenings.
Please note the meeting is on 4th Tuesday and not necessarily the last Tuesday of the month.
Contact: Merv Langham - 566-2937 or Sue Corkill - 389-8421
THE WAIRARAPA MALE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
1st Tuesday of the month, 1.30pm in Cancer Society rooms at 140 Dixon St, Masterton
Information, support and discussion.
Contact: Robert Brader Coordinator - 06-370-8699 or Ian McKie South Wairarapa Coordinator - 06 379-6830
Other Groups
MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT
If you have or are supporting someone with Multiple Myeloma and are looking for support, then please contact Sue Corkill - 389-8421.
ALSO
Informal lunches held 4-6 weekly.
Contact John Young - 387-8826
HEADWAYS - not running at present - please contact if interested
2nd Monday of each month, 7pm - 9pm, Cancer Society Rooms Wellington
This supportive, facilitated group is for anyone coping with a brain tumour and/or their support people or partners. The group offers a chance to share experiences and support each other and to gain information.
Contact: Sue Corkill - 389-8421
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