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Tairawhiti Cancer Services

Tairawhiti cancer treatment services.

Gisborne Hospital

Day Ward
Chemotherapy treatments are organised and administered by the day ward nurses who also provide education and support for people undergoing chemotherapy.
Ph (06) 8690 500
Fax
Outpatients Department
Visiting consultants from Palmerston North hold monthly clinics for new referral and follow –up appointments for patients under the care of Radiation/Medical Oncologist or Clinical Haematologist

Oncology /Breast Care Nurse

Provides home-based education, support and nursing care to people having radiation therapy and chemotherapy treatments. Coordinates oncology liaison between
Gisborne and Palmerston North Hospitals and community services.
Ph (06) 869 0500 ext 8130

Social Worker

Provides information, support and a listening ear for individuals and their family.
Ph (06) 8690 500 ext 8257 or 8245

Ostomy Nurse

Teaches ostomy management, deals with ostomy-related problems and supply of ostomy equipment
Ph (06) 869 0500 ext 8135

District Nursing Service

Provides assessment, support and care for all aspects of home based nursing and symptom management and coordination between other services.
Ph (06) 869 0505

Palliative Care Service

The service consists of a team who act as a resource facility which works within the home or hospital to support terminally ill patients and their family. We compliment existing services and provide additional support if required. Referrals must come from GP or hospital doctor. Appropriate grief care is an important part of the service.
Ph (06) 869 0552

Meals on Wheels

Meals are available to a wide sector of the community. People convalescing from an operation or injury, aged or disabled, who find that cooking is beyond them. Delivered 5 days a week, includes dessert.
Ph (06) 869 0500 ext 8261

Dietitian

Dietitians are available to give nutrition information, reassurance and assistance with food modification should the need arise.
Ph (06) 869 0500 ext 8260 or ask operator to page

Home Help

After assessment by the coordinator, can provide short term assistance with housework duties and related needs. Your GP or hospital doctor can refer you for assessment.
Ph (06) 869 0505 ext 8198

Occupational Therapy

Assists people in accomplishing tasks relevant to their life roles eg work, leisure, personal self care. Following assessment they may provide advise, equipment or recommend environmental adaption so to maximise independence and quality of life for clients and families.
Ph (06) 869 0524

Physiotherapy

Provide an outpatient and home based service, maintaining mobility and function. We can assess for and provide mobility aids such as crutches or walking frames. Wer are able to assess reasons for your physical limitations, treat if appropriate or advise on compensatory techniques. We can also provide pain relief modalities such as TENS if appropriate.
Ph (06) 869 0524

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Cancer Society

Ph: 0800 Cancer
Visit the Cancer Society website

Gisborne East Coast Cancer Centre

We offer a wide range of leaflets, books and videos about cancer, provide support groups (Living with Cancer) and information on what other community support services are available. We coordinate volunteers for one-on-one support and transport if required. We present education programmes on cancer and cancer prevention. We will coordinate assistance with travel and accommodation reimbursements for patients requiring treatment out of town.
Ph (06) 867 1795
Fax (06) 867 1032

Breast Cancer Support

We are a team of trained carers who’s lives have been affected by breast cancer. We offer support and encouragement to women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Ph Gisborne Cancer Society

Mastectomy Prosthesis

For information, support and advice on all brands of bras and breast models by qualified corsetiere. Contact ‘Understatements’
Ph (06) 867 5017 or Gisborne Cancer Society