Cancer
Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. More than 1 in 3 of us will develop cancer in some form during our lifetime. But how do you cope if it happens to you?
Stuart Danskin is the senior cancer information nurse at Macmillan Cancer Support:
''We’re a charity that provides information and can help prepare people before they see a consultant.
It’s important to remember that people with cancer have two main needs: physical and emotional. It's with emotional care that the voluntary sector can really make a difference.''
''We can help the families of people suffering from cancer,” Danskin says. “We realise that it’s not just the patient but the whole family that can be affected. They may not know as much about the illness as the patient in their family, or they may be worried about the care of the family that will fall to the next of kin. We help support families with information and guidance. The change in someone’s immediate relationships can be huge. The husband and wife relationship, for example, can be really different. Cancer is our job, we know all about it and exactly what help you can get and where you can get support from.
Many people find that having a network of friends, family and support services helps them to cope with the impact of a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer Support Services in Coventry
Macmillan
Contact:
- Tel:024 7696 6052
- Address: Main Entrance, Ground Floor, University Hospital,
- Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX I Get directions
- Email the team: deborah.smith3@uhcw.nhs.uk
If you’re affected by cancer, why not telephone or drop-in to the Macmillan Information and Support Centre where you can obtain free high quality information and support in confidence. We offer one-to-one support on all aspects of living with cancer and can signpost you to complementary therapies, counselling, benefits advice and self-help and support. Find us in the main entrance of the hospital.
Other Useful Contacts for Cancer Support
Many people find it easier to talk to someone over the phone. There are a number of helplines, mostly run by charities, including:
- CancerHelp 0808 800 4040
- Marie Curie Cancer Care 0800 716146
A support group may suit you if you’d like to discuss your experience with other people who’ve been diagnosed with cancer. Your GP or specialist doctor or nurse will be able to put you in touch with suitable local groups.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, you’re not alone. As well as the Macmillan Website, there are many local resources available to help provide information and support for you, your friends and your family.
The following local libraries are places you can go to find information on Cancer
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/libraries
There are lots of books on cancer available (and you can get books on prescription too)
Macmillan Information Centre UHCW CV2 2DX Literature and DVD's Cancer Information Manager
Coventry Library City Centre CV1 1FY Literature and DVD's Trained library staff who will listen and signpost
Coventry Library Tile Hill CV4 9PL Literature and DVD's Trained library staff who will listen and signpost
Coventry Library Willenhall CV3 3DG Literature and DVD's Trained library staff who will listen and signpost
Coventry Library Bell Green CV2 1LS Literature and DVD's Trained library staff who will listen and signpost
Coventry Library Foleshill CV6 5BG Literature and DVD's Trained library staff who will listen and signpost
There's a whole range of information and advice on Macmillan Cancer Care’s website https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
Telephone advice line 0808 808 00 00
Information on cancer
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/understanding-cancer/what-is-cancer.html
Where to get advice: Online support groups or telephone advice line
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/talking-about-cancer/find-groups-and-talks-near-you/index.html
Local support
How to help People affected by cancer
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/audience
Cancer at Work
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/search/search.html?query=cancer+at+work
End of Life and Bereavement support
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/at-the-end-of-life/index.html
Fundraising
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/choose-location.html
Pharmacists
Ask your local pharmacist for advice, some have had specialist training such as Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacists. (BMIP)
Where can I find advice on my finances?
Coventry Citizen’s Advice have got Macmillan Financial Advisors who can help you
Outreach Adviceline - 024 7625 2050 to book an appointment
There is a Macmillan CAB Advisor based at UHCW
Activities that will help you feel connected and active
What did you do when you last felt happy? Where were you? Is there something that you have always wanted to do? Now is the time to do that!
See your local guide for these but could include:
Healthy walks
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/168/physical_activity/463/coventry_healthy_walks/2
Gentle bicycle ride around the city every fortnight. Come along or start your own locally
https://www.facebook.com/Slowrollcoventry/
