The support offered at the Trust can help you and your family cope with anxiety and worry about symptoms and possible side effects of treatment and changes in body image due to hair loss and lymphoedema. We can give information and advice to help you live well and deal with practical worries such as money matters and employment concerns. We offer a listening ear in a homely and comfortable environment.

The therapies we offer may help with a variety of physical and emotional symptoms that can occur following a cancer diagnosis and its treatment. Some of our patients tell us acupuncture has helped them manage anxiety, fatigue, hot flushes and difficulty sleeping. They have also reported reduced muscle tension, improved sleep, improved scar management and a more relaxed body and mind following therapies such as massage, reflexology and reiki. Relaxation, management of physical symptoms and feelings of wellbeing have been reported as benefits of music therapy.

Our patients also report coping better with their situation after counselling therapy and group activities such as tai chi, mindfulness and singing.

Social activities such as ‘Tuesday lunch’ and information support groups provide a chance to meet new friends and gain support from people in similar situations to yourself.