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Next Friday is the monthly Skin Cancer nurse-led support group, held at the Louise Hamilton Centre from 2:15pm to 3:30pm. The clinical nurse specialists from Dermatology will be in attendance to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Tomorrow is the Colorectal Support Group, led by the Colorectal clinical nurse specialists. This will be held in the Louise Hamilton Centre from 2pm-3pm, with light refreshments provided.

Just a gentle reminder that it is a bank holiday on Monday 25th August, therefore we will not be available. We will be back in the office from Tuesday 26th August as normal! We hope you all have a lovely bank holiday weekend!☺️💚☀️⛱

Next Thursday is the Colorectal Nurse Led Support Group, held at the Louise Hamilton Centre. Clinical Nurse Specialists from Colorectal will be in attendance. Light refreshments will be available.

Just a gentle reminder that Monday is our monthly 'The Robins' group, for those who have lost a loved one. Light refreshments will be provided❤️

Tomorrow is our monthly Coffee, Cake & Natter. Held at the Louise Hamilton Centre from 10am-12pm. We look forward to seeing you all there🍰☕️💚

Next Monday is our monthly 'The Robins' group. A group for those who have lost a loved one. Held at the Louise Hamilton Centre from 13:00-14:00. Light refreshment's as well as cake and biscuits will be provided❤️

Next Thursday is our monthly Coffee, Cake & Natter, held at the Louise Hamilton Centre from 10am-12pm. Tea's and coffees, as well as a variety of yummy cakes and biscuits will be provided. We look forward to seeing you all there☺️☕️🍪🧁💚

Just a gentle reminder that tomorrow is the monthly Skin Cancer nurse-led support group, held at the Louise Hamilton Centre from 2:15pm to 3:30pm. The clinical nurse specialists from Dermatology will be in attendance to answer any questions or concerns you may have💙

Information recourses about sarcomas Linked below is a booklet on understanding primary bone cancer, the booklet talks about the signs and symptoms and explained how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated. macmillan.org.uk/cancer-informa…

How are bone sarcomas diagnosed? You may have an x-ray of the affected bone. You may also have an MRI scan and bone biopsy. macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awarene….

The symptoms depend on where the cancer started in the head or neck. With certain symptoms, you may see a specialist within 2 weeks. Some of the symptoms can include; a sore tongue, a sore throat, problems swallowing. For more info click the link below: macmillan.org.uk/cancer-informa…

The Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialists at the James Paget Hospital also hold a support group here at the Louise Hamilton Centre every other month, for Laryngectomy patients and their families. For more information, please see the poster below or call us on 01493 452783.

Some of the charities such as The Swallows meet monthly all over the UK to have a social evening and chat about how they are dealing with the head and neck cancer. For more information, please click on the links below: theswallows.org.uk/about-us/our-m…

Linked below are some incredible charities that help support and provide information/advice to patients and their families living with Head and Neck cancer. hancuk.org/index.php mouthcancerfoundation.org butterfly.org.uk laryngectomy.org.uk

What is head and neck cancer? Head and neck cancer is a general term to describe different cancers in this area. These cancers start in the tissues in the head and neck area. About 12,200 people are diagnosed with head & neck cancer in the UK every year. macmillan.org.uk/cancer-informa…

Today is World Head & Neck Cancer Day! Over the course of the day we will be sharing information on Head & Neck cancer and some useful websites where you can find additional support and guidance.

Next Friday is the monthly Skin Cancer nurse-led support group, held at the Louise Hamilton Centre from 2:15pm to 3:30pm. The clinical nurse specialists from Dermatology will be in attendance to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

A tumour in a bone can cause symptoms which include pain, tenderness or swelling in the area affected. This may be made worse by exercise and feels worse at night. For more information, please click the link below: macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awarene….

Tomorrow is the Colorectal Support Group, led by the Colorectal clinical nurse specialists. This will be held in the Louise Hamilton Centre from 2pm-3pm, with light refreshments provided.