Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty

About

Every day around 51 people in New Zealand are diagnosed with cancer and there are 22 cancer deaths.

Join us and help make a difference in the lives of people affected by cancer now and in the future.

Mission

The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society is dedicated to improving community wellbeing by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer.

We are committed to working with our communities by providing
leadership and advocacy in cancer control, with core services in:
- Health promotion
- Supportive care
- Information and resources
- research.

Products

Cancer information resources
Sun protection products
Health promotion resources

"The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society is dedicated to reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring the best cancer care for everyone. We:- Support people with cancer and their families by offering a range of practical assistance and supportive care.- Provide credible and easy-to-understand information about cancer- Fund research into the causes, detection and treatment of cancer- Advocate to reduce cancer in our communities and improve cancer care.We're a community-funded charity. Our work is made possible because of the generosity of our communities and the dedication of hundreds of volunteers from around the region."