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Living Well with Cancer

A free event for those affected by cancer to help understand the support services available in the Queenstown Lakes District. We will have guest speakers and service providers present to talk about how they can help.

A free event

The Make Cancer Easer afternoon tea is on:

  • Thursday 12 February - 5.30pm to 7.30pm
  • Queenstown Events Centre function room

What's happening?

You'll hear talks and see information from important service providers in the cancer health space.

We have the following coming:

Cancer Society- cancer navigation and many other services

Central Otago Lymphatics - many who have had cancer treatment will suffer from a condition called lymphedema which a particular method of massage helps and this business also has a full range of compression tools that help.

My Reflection - they make custom created breast prostheses-extremely accurate as they use a laser to measure and are really comfortable to wear.

Remarkables Cancer Gym - they offer a 12 week FREE cancer recovery exercise programme through the Events Centre.

Pinc and Steel Pilates and Physiotherapy - one on one cancer rehab!

Green Prescription - GPs can refer patients to Alpine Health and Fitness at the event's centre with a green prescription that enables them to get a discounted rate and have access to special sessions. This applies to cancer patients but to many other medical conditions as well.

Leisurelys programme - This is the award winning (national and local) seniors exercise programme run by Alpine Health and Fitness. A special rate and specifically designed classes and gym sessions. There is also a walking group that leaves from Frankton beach on a Thursday morning and walks around to the Hilton for coffee and a guest speaker/library session etc. No cost for the walk, everyone just buys their own coffee.

Look Good Feel Better - a charitable programme that teaches tips and tricks to women to keep looking good during and after cancer treatments

Cancer Psycho Social services - qualified help on the mental side of things

Financial Mentoring - it can be an expensive time and Nancy McMillan has skills to help people through

Health Coaching - medical centers now have health coaches/health improvement practitioners that back up the GPs with knowledge and practical solutions (we have QMC coming but would welcome your own if you wanted to send someone)

Sponsors

This event wouldn't happen without the support of our sponsors! The below organisations have been great about providing support for the event or attending to present information.