Acknowledgements
The Cancer Society would like to thank for their reviews, advice and contributions:
Dr Christopher Jackson
Medical Oncologist, Southern District Health Board and Medical Director of the Cancer Society of New Zealand
Virginia Lee
CanSupport Programme Coordinator, Cancer Society Wellington
Margaret Alve
Counsellor & Facilitator, Cancer Society Wellington
Psychology service team
Cancer Society Auckland Northland
Tira Albert
Facilitator of Kia ora - E te iwi
Consumer reviewers
The Cancer Society wishes to acknowledge the input and expertise of our consumer
reviewers.
Julie Holt, Michelle Gundersen-Reid, Viv Williams
Cancer Society Nurses
Sarah Stacy-Baynes
Information Manager
Photography
The Cancer Society would like to thank Tio Leota for his photography.
Cover photo of Hagley Park in Christchurch was taken by Rob Suisted.
We also thank the people who have reviewed this booklet and offered many valuable suggestions. Some of the material in this booklet is based on information published by the Cancer Council Victoria (Australia). The Cancer Society of New Zealand acknowledges their assistance.
The Society thanks the people who have experienced cancer and reviewed this edition, and offered many valuable suggestions.
We also thank the Cancer Society volunteers who agreed to be photographed for our booklet.