Cancer Support Scotland
Whether you have been affected by cancer or want to help those who have, our cancer support contacts are here to answer all your questions.
Services this organisation delivers
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Note: this service is only for people who live in Patients with cancer
Following a diagnosis and during cancer treatment life often becomes much more stressful – both mentally and physically. Our complementary therapies are designed to help relieve your pain and relax your mind, with benefits that go far beyond an hour of calm during a chaotic time.
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Note: this service is only for people who live in Those impacted by cancer.
Talking openly about cancer is difficult, but whether it’s the fear of recurrence, living life with cancer, being a burden, facing the unknown, or simply finding the right words, our aim is to make it easier. Through our new support group ‘The Next Chapter’ you will have the support of our trained team and peers to identify the things that are concerning you most, reflect on your experiences, and think about the future.
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Note: this service is only for people who live in Those impacted by cancer
Our courses are run in a small group setting which creates the perfect environment to learn new calming techniques and share your experience with others if you want to.
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Note: this service is only for people who live in Those impacted by cancer.
For those affected by cancer and their carers, Mindfulness can be a powerful tool in being able to support your wellbeing and provide you time to be fully present and engaged in the moment. It’s a helpful tool to support you in being aware of your thoughts and feelings without distraction of judgement.
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Note: this service is only for people who live in Those impacted by cancer
Talking openly about cancer is difficult, but whether it’s the fear of being a burden, facing the unknown, or simply finding the right words, our aim is to make it easier. Through our counselling service, you and your loved ones will have the support of a counsellor to identify the things that are concerning you most, reflect on your experiences, and lead the direction of your own sessions.
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Note: this service is only for people who live in Those impacted by cancer
Our free ‘Here for You’ befriending service provides people affected by cancer with regular contact with one of our highly skilled volunteers who will provide a friendly listening ear