People recovering from breast cancer in Lichfield and Burntwood are being invited to join a new support programme.
Good Hope Hospital has teamed up with Breast Cancer Care to provide the scheme for locals who are moving forward after treatment for breast cancer.
The free, four week course has been designed to help patients adjust to life after treatment and regain their confidence. The group sessions will be led by expert speakers and aim to provide information, support and professional guidance.
Elaine Wilkes, clinical nurse specialist from the oncology department at Good Hope explained:
“Sometimes, people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer find some aspects of life difficult once their hospital treatment has finished. These sessions provide that extra level of care to our patients who need it most. We will cover everything from managing the side effects of treatment, returning to work, body confidence and relationship issues, to the psychological effects of the disease, and worries around the cancer returning.”
The sessions run for four weeks at Good Hope, starting on September 19 from 10am to 1pm. Places are limited and booking is essential. To register or find out more information contact Breast Cancer Care on 029 2023 4070, or email cym@breastcancercare.or.uk. For anyone unable to attend the sessions, the Moving Forward resource pack is available to download at www.breastcancercare.org.uk/movingforward.
