Cancer information and support is coming to the people of the Isle of Wight on Thursday 28th April and Friday 29th April, courtesy of Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service.
A team of cancer information specialists will be stopping off in Newport and Ryde to answer questions, provide support and inform people about local cancer services. It’s open to anyone, no matter what your concern – whether you’re living with or beyond cancer, or are a loved one or carer for someone who is.
This April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and the team are encouraging anyone with worries or concerns to come and see them. There are currently over 244,000 people living with bowel cancer in the UK, with an average of 115 people being diagnosed every day.
Thursday 28 April
Newport, St Thomas Square, Isle of Wight, P030 1SG
10:00 to 16:00
Friday 29 April
Ryde, Tesco Extra, Brading St, Isle of Wight, P033 1QS
09:00 to 15:00
There will also be Macmillan information stands in the following Boots stores:
– Newport (specialist present on 28th)
– Ryde (specialist present on 29th)
– Sandown
Whilst no appointment is necessary, please be aware that during busy periods there may be a waiting time.
Michelle Smith, Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Specialist on board the mobile unit, explains:
“We know that a diagnosis of bowel cancer doesn’t just affect your physical health, it can affect your whole life. If you are living with or beyond bowel cancer and have questions please come and see us. We’d be happy to talk to you, whether it’s about side effects of treatment, coping with a colostomy bag, advice on diet or if you simply want to speak to someone about how you’re feeling.
“We’re also there for anyone else with any worries or concerns, no matter what type of cancer. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, are going through treatment or are living beyond cancer, feel free to pay us a visit – and we welcome carers, family members and loved ones as well. We can provide information on a range of issues, including different treatments, financial advice, exercise, getting back to work, or what local services might be on offer for you. You can even just stop by for a chat, no appointment needed.”
If you are unable to visit the unit but have questions about cancer, visit www.macmillan.org.uk or call Macmillan free on 0808 808 00 00 (Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 20:00). You can find out about Macmillan services near you at https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/choose-location.html.
