Have you been diagnosed recently?
The Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust (predominantly made up of breast cancer survivors) provides an incredible support network to those affected by breast cancer and their families. So if you need help or know of someone that does, please contact us. We are here to help.
Here is some of the support available
- Prosthesis…read more
- Breast Cancer Counselling…read more
- Support for those with secondary Breast Cancer: Sweet Louise….read more
- Look good feel good seminars… read more
- Lymphoedema assessments and treatment support
- Support groups
- Specialised activities
- Care packs
- Financial assistance
- Food and petrol vouchers
We appreciate that every case is unique and therefore may require alternative support options and we are happy to discuss your specific needs with you.
“Search the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation’s online directory for breast cancer products and services near you”.
When: Last Wednesday of the month at 10:30am
Where: Varied locations, please view our upcoming events for further details
How much? Free!
Enjoy morning tea with Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust Trustees! The cake and coffee are on us, and you’ll get to hear stories from others who have been through the same thing, as well as sharing your own experiences.
More information:
Phone us on: 022 424 6616
info@rbct.co.nz
When: Weekly on Thursdays at 9:30am
Where: Meet outside Sequoia Cafe, Tarawera Road, Rotorua
How much? Free!
Are you being supported by agencies such as CanTeen, Aratika Trust, Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust, Pinc and Steel, Cancer Society, Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ, and the Child Cancer Foundation? Come together once a week; rain hail or shine, and enjoy an hour of walking together in the Redwoods and bring your family and friends!
More information:
Phone The Cancer Society on: 0800 22 77 44
rotorua@cancersociety.org.nz
Full Cost: $45 per session
Cost to you: $5 per session (subsidised by the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust)
The Pinc Cancer Rehabilitation Program (formally Pink Pilates) aims to help women recovering from breast cancer and is a personalised, one-on-one therapeutic program provided by specially trained physiotherapists. The program has been designed for people who have undergone surgery and/or treatment for breast cancer.
More information and bookings:
Mel or Denise
Te Ngae Physiotherapy & Pilates
Phone: 07 282 2047
admin@tengaephysio.co.nz
If you have been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, Sweet Louise can help. We offer the following services to our Members:
- Contact with our Nurses who can help with information, referrals and general support.
- $500 yearly allocation of vouchers for service providers (see list here for local providers as well as national). These include services such as lawn mowing, meal delivery and house cleaning.
- $200 towards a family day, to help create precious memories for your children.
One of the most important things we can offer is the opportunity to meet other Members who are on the same journey. You can find out more about what we offer here. Please do get in touch – email info@sweetlouise.co.nz or call 0800 11 22 77 to speak to one of our Nurses.
Naturalwear
We are a certified and registered NZ Ministry of Health service provider for the breast prosthesis subsidy. This means that if you are eligible, then we can provide support to you in managing your subsidy while ensuring that you receive great service, product quality, and excellent value. Did you know that you can also use your MOH breast prosthesis subsidy for purchases that you make online. Michelle visits Rotorua every 3 weeks.
Contact Michelle Thomson
0272600812
Phone: 0800 882 892
michelle@naturalwear.co.nz
www.naturalwear.co.nz
The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF) have a free and confidential service for anyone with breast cancer in New Zealand.
NZBCF Counselling offers three free one-on-one professional counselling sessions to women at whatever stage of their breast cancer treatment they most need it. That might be just after diagnosis, or during treatment, or further down the track for women living with advanced breast cancer.
Women will need to be referred for counselling by their specialist physician, breast care nurse or GP. Once the referral is approved, women will have online access to profiles of qualified counsellors in their area, and can book an appointment with the counsellor of their choice.
Find more information and download a referral form on the NZBCF website or call the NZBCF’s advice line 0800 BC NURSE (
0800 226 8773 FREE).
Thoughts From Those We Have Supported
Through Rotorua Breast Cancer support, Sue, Mardia and her husband attended the Holistic Cancer Congress. Here is some of what Mardia had to say…
From Mardia….“The Cancer Congress has helped to give my husband and I more hope” – “It meant a lot that my husband was able to attend with me. He has been there every step of the way and at least emotionally he is affected by my diagnosis as much as I am. I really see my situation as ‘our’ situation” – “To understand that I can make changes that could possibly make a difference to the end result is quite empowering. For me personally this makes dealing with my diagnosis and situation a lot easier” – “I would absolutely recommend this Congress to other cancer patients. It was a great opportunity to find out what other avenues of help are out there and also the many things that I can do to help myself.”
From Sue...”I loved every part of the Congress. At this conference many areas of complimentary ideas, experiences and treatments for cancer were shared. I was in the company of like-minded people. This whole weekend was most interesting, heartening, refreshing and reinforcing for me” – “I am pleased I can revisit all the special presenters and speakers by googling ‘Holistic Cancer Congress Auckland 2013′” – “I would recommend this conference to any other patients who are interested in exploring a wider variety of ideas and treatments to compliment treating their cancer diagnosis and recovery” – “I felt privileged to be able to attend this conference ‘Thank you RBCT for your support!'”.