A holistic approach to treatment
Integrated cancer treatment services maximise clinical outcomes
Our oncologists recommend patients engage with rehabilitative care services alongside cancer treatment. There is evidence that rehabilitative care can improve clinical outcomes.
Complimentary massage for our patients receiving treatment at Harbour*.
As part of our commitment to your cancer treatment we offer our patients a one-hour complimentary massage with our oncology massage therapist.
Note: Patients in medical trials are not eligible. This offer applies only to patients receiving cancer treatment at Harbour.
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EXPERIENCE OUR APPROACH TO WELLNESS
Wellness is at the heart of what we do. We deliver integrated care, which is the gold standard of cancer treatment. We assess options for each patient and refer to preferred community based providers most suited to support your specific needs. Please take a moment to view our video on the transformative power of wellness.
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Call 09 220 3333 or email wellness@harbourcancer.co.nz
Physiotherapy
Physical rehabilitation has been called “the underrated wonder drug” for improving resilience to chemotherapy treatment, reducing the side effects of disease and improving clinical outcomes. Oncology physiotherapists offer both hands-on and exercise-based individual treatment sessions as well as group programmes to support resilience and recovery. For our post-operative patients, scar management techniques can help you to regain functional range and strength after surgery.
Lymphoedema prevention and treatment
Detecting cancer-related lymphoedema using SOZO® technology is a non-invasive way of reading muscle mass and cellular fluid. This data is an advanced aid to accredited lymphoedema therapists in the detection and management of lymphoedema. Should lymphoedema become an issue we can arrange referral to specialist lymphoedema therapists or for compression garments.
Massage therapy
Oncology massage is a specialised, non-invasive and compassionate touch therapy. Specialist massage, using manual lymphatic drainage techniques, can help people suffering from lymphoedema. Oncology massage has been shown to actively help decrease inflammation and swelling, improve circulation and lower the level of stress hormones in the blood. Massage can help patients sleep better and reduce nausea, pain, fatigue and anxiety.
Psychological counselling
For patients and their support people, seeing a psychologist gives them the opportunity to talk confidentially for help with understanding the implications of their diagnosis, decision-making for treatment, coping with treatment, anxiety and stress, low mood and depression, grief and loss. Psychology appointments are available both in person and via Zoom.
Dietitian
A dietitian can provide personalised eating plans and nutrition recommendations to help manage treatment side effects which may include nausea, weight loss, weight gain, low energy, fatigue, mouth pain and painful swallowing. Specialist advice covers managing changes to gastrointestinal function and digestion, as well as tips on reducing inflammation and improving immune function.
Acupuncture
This is considered a safe and effective adjuvant treatment for symptoms of cancer and side-effects associated with cancer treatments such as nausea, fatigue, sleep disturbance, anxiety and mood disorders.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
For an appointment, call 09 220 3333 or email wellness@harbourcancer.co.nz
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Affiliated Providers
We are an Affiliated Provider to Southern Cross Health Insurance for selected services. We also have relationships for direct billing with Accuro, AIA, NIB, Partners Life, Unimed, ACC and other insurers.