A cancer diagnosis raises many questions.
Where you receive treatment should never be one of them.
The words no one wants to hear
Hearing the words “you have cancer” is a life changing moment. Whether being said to you or a loved one, it impacts your outlook on life and raises serious questions. "Where will I receive my treatment?" should never be one of those questions.
For many years, people in Taranaki have had to make a long journey to Palmerston North for many weeks for their cancer treatment, and stayed away from the family while going through one of the most stressful times in their lives.
The Taranaki Cancer Centre will provide chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment for the majority of Taranaki people. With your support, we can make sure the Taranaki Cancer Centre is the best it can be.
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Anna
Josh
Kelly
Malachi
Warren
What will I do without my dad?
Anna's dad was diagnosed with cancer twice. Once when she was a child which he survived, and again as an adult. This second diagnosis opened up more questions to Anna, but none of those questions where “Where will me dad receive his treatment?” or “can I be with him at his treatment?”.
The Taranaki Cancer Centre will mean these questions don't have to be asked, with the majority of treatments able to be made locally. Your donation will make it the best it can be.
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Will my Cancer return?
8 years ago, Josh experienced a big black cloud descending on his life. He received the news he had Hodgkin Lymphoma and would need to receive a combination of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. Naturally he was worried how serious it was.
Living walking distance from the hospital, Josh didn’t think he would have to worry about how to get to his treatment. But with Radiotherapy being in Palmerston North, Josh had to spend time in another region to receive his treatment.
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What support will they need?
When a member of Kelly’s staff told her he had been diagnosed with cancer, her first thought was how can the business support them during their treatment.
The Taranaki Cancer Centre is going to mean that families can be there to support the person going through treatment. It is a big part of your life that is put on hold. If you can be treated locally, you can get on with your life.
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Will I be able to have children?
As a young male, a testicular cancer diagnosis makes you ask many questions. How serious is it? Will it be possible to have children? Malachi didn't expect to have to also travel to Palmerston North to receive his treatment.
The facilities their are fantastic - but nothing is as
comfortable as being in your own home.
Add to this the added
stress of traveling back and forth, there is no substitute for
local treatment.
How will I tell my family?
Warren was diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer in 2019. His first concern was how this would impact his work. He second concern was how it would affect his diet.
Being able to be treated locally to his support network was vital. Having friends and family there to suport him emotionally and physically made a huge difference and meant he could focus on his recovery.
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Taranaki's local cancer care
The Taranaki Cancer Centre is a purpose built cancer treatment facility that will provide local care to the hundreds of Taranaki people that are diagnosed with cancer each year. This includes the majority of people who require radiotion therapy will no longer need to travel to Palmerston North for the majority of their treatment.
With donations from people like you, we can enhance the Taranaki Cancer Cenytre and make sure it provides patients and their support network the most comfortable experience possible. This includes updated, more comfortable chemotherapy chairs, landscaping and artwork for a more relaxing environment, and modern AV equipment for remote consultation with experts.
Why Donate?
100% of your donation will ehance patient and carer well-being
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All donations over $20 will be recognised on the Million Dollar Wall
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How you can help.
The most effective way you can support local cancer care is by donating to our Million Dollar Wall. Every donation over $20 will be recognised on the Million Dollar Wall in the Taranaki Cancer Centre. And every dollar of your donation will be used to provide enhancements to make out local cancer care as comfortable as possible.
Other ways to Support
if you would prefer, you can make a donation directly to our bank account, using the following details:
- Account name: Taranaki Health Foundation
- Account number: 15 3942 0837510 00
- Reference: YOUR NAME
The Million Dollar Wall
The Million Dollar Wall is an opportunity for you to show your support for the Taranaki Cancer Centre. When you donate to provide enhancements to the Taranaki Cancer Centre, your generosity will be recognised on the wall directly opposite the Whānau space and beverage area.
No matter your budget, there are opportunities for you to show your support on the Million Dollar Wall. Starting from $20, you will have your name on the wall - and the more you give the more prominent your position will be.
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