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Community Hui: Cancer Korero


Nelson Marlborough Health, Te Piki Oranga and the Cancer Society welcome the community of Nelson to a Hui at Victory Community Centre on Thursday 8 of December.

Some of the topics covered at the hui include:

  • What is cancer?
  • Maori Health statistics for cancer
  • Signs and symptoms
  • The importance of early detection
  • Smoking in relation to Cancer
  • Prostate screening and testicular cancer with Urologist:  Dr Andy Malcolm
  • Breast cervical and bowel screening
  • Cancer lingo... what it all means
  • Community support available.

Supper will be provided along with a couple of giveaways and a free Christmas hamper draw.

Registration

Registration is required. Please call (03) 546 8389 or email [email protected]

Hui details

Date: Thursday 8th of December
Time: 5.45 - 8.45pm
Venue: Victory Community Centre