Hospice/Palliative care

Palliative care and hospice services for individuals and their families, care networks, communities and whanau. Services are free. May be used in conjunction with other support services. Please discuss this with your doctor.

Auckland wide

North Shore

Harbour Hospice

South & South East Auckland

Totara Hospice

West Auckland

Understanding Your Treatment

The Patient Pathway

We understand you may be anxious about having radiation therapy. Read about the patient pathway and what to expect before, during and after radiation therapy treatment. AT ARO we work closely with your radiation oncologist to develop an individualised treatment plan for each patient.

Explore the patient pathway

Patient Guide

Understanding cancer

There are over 200 types of cancer, and each cancer is named after the area the cell came from. Each organ of your body can have several kinds of cancer.

Patient Guide

Treatment techniques

ARO offers a comprehensive range of treatment techniques to suit individual needs. You will receive world-leading treatment at ARO, with the best in diagnostic techniques, technologies and treatment plans based on international best practice.

Our People

Meet our Specialists

Our radiation oncologists regularly participate in meetings with other medical specialists (often referred to as Multidisciplinary Meetings or MDMs). This means our specialists understand how best to work with your other specialists so your treatment is absolutely aligned.

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Make an enquiry

We welcome any enquiries about receiving treatment at ARO.