Cancer Information Events
Cancer information events (sometimes called Health and Wellbeing Events or Cancer Information Support Groups) are designed to help people affected by cancer and their family and friends get the support they need during and after cancer treatment.
These events can be specific to your cancer or can be open to people with any cancer diagnosis.
Health and wellbeing events provide information and support on:
- Benefits and other financial support
- Diet and lifestyle
- Long-term side-effects of treatment
- Local services.
Evidence has shown that patients who attended a health and wellbeing event have:
- Better knowledge of the signs and symptoms of cancer recurrence and consequences of treatment.
- More confidence to question or challenge information and make informed decisions about their health.
- More confidence to deal with the physical discomfort and emotional distress associated with cancer and its treatment.
- A strong sense of reassurance – even if the services are not needed at that time, they know what’s available and how to access them in the future.
If you haven’t been given an invite to a cancer information event and would like to find out more then please speak to your CNS, or a member of the Macmillan Information and Support Service.
Upcoming events
Are you undergoing cancer treatment, or have you completed treatment in the last 12 months?
Would you like support with the physical effects of cancer treatment?
Residents of North Lancashire and South Cumbria living with cancer can benefit from a free two-hour ‘Look Good Feel Better’ makeup and skincare workshop.
Booking is essential.
To register your interest in attending or to make a booking please contact the Macmillan Information and Support Service (MCISS) team directly who will be happy to support you and advise on upcoming dates and times.
Telephone: 01524 519578 or 07972639424
Email: macmillan.info@mbht.nhs.uk
Previous events
A Health and Wellbeing Event for cancer patients took place on 19 April 2024 in Kendal.
Patients who had recently been diagnosed with cancer, or had received cancer treatment in the past, were invited to drop in and browse information stalls that included:
- Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service
- Bowel Screening Service
- Breast Screening Service
- Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists and Cancer Support Workers
- CancerCare
- St John’s Hospice Services
- Citizens Advice Bureau
There were also representatives providing information on:
- Bay Health Festival
- Personalised care
- Physical activity
- Healthy lifestyle advice
- Breast prostheses
- Psychosocial support
- Stoma care
- Wig service
Staff were also invited to improve their knowledge and skills to support cancer patients. Speakers presented on the following topics:
- Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation
- Living with a Stoma
- Therapies, Help and Support – CancerCare
- Psychosocial Support
- UHMB Health Festival
- Lymphoedema