Radiation Therapy
AYA Cancer Network Resources
Resources
Radiation Therapy Patient Information Videos
Radiation Therapy AYA Working Group
A number of passionate Radiation Therapists from around the country have formed this working group with the Network to improve the care given to AYAs within their service and to collaborate across centres.
For more information contact:
AYACancer@adhb.govt.nz
Professional Development
The AYA Cancer Network aims to support health professionals and other support providers working with young people with cancer.
If you follow the link you will find information on education and professional development opportunities available to you. If you know of any other opportunities please send details of these to ayacancer@adhb.govt.nz
Click here to go to the AYA Cancer Network Professional Development options
Support Directory
The following non-governmental organisations (NGOs) can provide a range of support services including counselling, to young people with cancer and their whānau.
- CanTeen | www.canteen.org.nz
- CanTeen Online Support | https://www.canteen.org.au/new-zealand-support/
- Cancer Society New Zealand | cancernz.org.nz/
- Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Foundation | www.leukaemia.org.nz/support/patient-family-support/
- Child Cancer Foundation | www.childcancer.org.nz/get-support/family-support/
The following organisations can provide support for young people and their whānau who need emotional and mental health support
- Lifeline | 0800 543 54
- Youthline | 0800 37 66 33 | www.youthline.co.nz
- The Lowdown | www.thelowdown.co.nz
Local hospital support teams i.e. social workers, psychologists, psychiatrist chaplaincy, Kaiatawhai and The Pacific Support Team
