Acknowledgements
Dr Christopher Jackson
Medical Director of the Cancer Society of New Zealand and Medical Oncologist, Southern District Health Board
Vicky Beban
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Stomal Therapy for Hutt Valley District Health Board
Clare Greensmith
National Clinical Lead, Cancer Psychological and Social Support
Leena St Martin
Clinical Psychologist
Jill Wood
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Auckland District Health Board
Julie Holt, Rebekah Irwin, Viv Williams
Cancer Society Supportive Care staff
Hypatia Stacy-Baynes
Communications Officer
The Cancer Society thanks the people who have reviewed this booklet and offered many valuable suggestions. The reviewers include specialists and people who have experienced cancer.
Our thanks also go to Drew Hadwen and the reviewers who contributed to this information. Their feedback has helped to make this resource inclusive. We also thank the Cancer Society volunteers who agreed to be photographed for our information. Some of the material in this resource is based on information published by Cancer Council Victoria (Australia). The Cancer Society of New Zealand acknowledges its assistance.
Photography
The Cancer Society would like to thank Tio Leota for his photography.
Cover photo was taken by Rob Suisted.