New cancer drop-in centre for Methven
The Southern Cancer Society is welcoming people suffering from cancer and their whanau to their new Methven Clinic, at ihub Methven.
Ashburton cancer navigator Mandy Wallace said the society’s ambition was to ease the way for families on their cancer journey and to make support and information easily accessible.
“The clinic helps imbed us in the community and opens opportunities for people to drop in and seek support when they need it.
“Everyone’s welcome and I’m really looking forward to meeting you all,” Mandy said.
She said people could make an appointment or just drop in. The clinic could provide information on supporting therapies and groups, early detection and prevention, and provide information on individual cancers and what support is available.
The clinic is open on the first and third Thursday of every month from 10am until 12 noon.
Meet at 43 Church Street, Rangiora for a support group open to anyone who's had a Cancer diagnosis, activities and events change every month.
Held at Cafe 51 (51 Main Street, Oxford) facilitated by Ans and the Oxford Volunteer Cancer Society Support Group. Catch up with volunteers, patients, and carers. All welcome to join for a coffee and chat.
Meeting with afternoon tea for all men with prostate cancer
Prostate support group, facilitated by Doug Collie coordinator of a very successful prostate support group in Ashburton with 41 members
Thursday 8th May, 2pm
SOUTHERN CANCER SOCIETY - South Canterbury
32 Memorial Avenue
TIMARU
