cancer support group


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cancer support group

A group of cancer patients who meet regularly to share their experiences in coping with cancer; the group may be led by a social worker, oncology nurse, other health practitioner or a knowledgeable patient, especially one who has survived the ordeal.
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Donnington and Muxton Parish Council, in Telford, will be joining forces with Shropshire Prostate Cancer Support Group to host the evening, which will take place on October 28, between 5pm and 8pm.
Screening sessions for prostate cancer
THE first meeting of the Shepshed Cancer Support group has been hailed a great success and will now meet on a regular monthly basis.
Cancer support group success; IN BRIEF
The Leighton Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group has been associated with the Cheshire Freemasons Charity (CFC) for a number of years and there are many men who have benefited from early diagnosis of this cancer who owe their continued health to these sessions.
Prostate screening at hall
A kind-hearted Harthill girl is donating her hair to charity after being inspired by the village's cancer support group.
Jade hopes to make difference
TheCrewehospital wanted to celebrate the amazing work of Gary Steele MBE - founder and chairman of its prostate cancer support group - who dedicated his time to helping to promote awareness of prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer campaigner celebrated at Leighton Hospital; Gary Steele MBE helped raise funds and awareness for hundreds of men over 18 years
Guests are being invited to sip on Kir Royale cocktails and dress up in their finest attire to take part in the fundraising afternoon for cancer support group Rays of Hope.
Join the ladies for lunch
Solihull Cancer Support Group ON Thursday, October 11, we will be joined by Professor Lucinda Billingham, Cancer Research Clinical Trials Unit - Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences University of Birmingham her talk is entitled Changing Cancer Outcomes With Trials.
Solihull Cancer Support Group
For details see cnwpcsg.org.uk Peter Smith Secretary, Coventry & North Warwickshire Prostate Cancer Support Group
Simple test that could save your life; LETTERS
AWYR Las, the North Wales NHS Charity has received PS5,000 from the Bangor and Anglesey Cancer Support Group, to support the Breast Cancer Care unit in Ysbyty Gwynedd.
Charity stall donations; Noticeboard
The Gibraltar Health Authority has recently purchased new equipment for the Urology Department at St Bernards Hospital, following a donation from the Prostate Cancer Support Group. The Nexam Pro Professional Urodynamic System is equipped with state of the art technology, which achieves high quality investigations, a complete diagnosis of pelvic floor dysfunctions and provides biofeedback to clinicians.
Gibraltar : Minister Costa welcomes the donation by the Prostate Cancer Support Group to purchase new equipmentfor the Urology Department
Clare's Hospice in Jarrow, Breast Cancer Care and the Spire Washington Breast Cancer Support Group.
In the pink for breat cancer awareness; CHARITY NEWS
The Redcar Pink Dip was organised by Sharyn Clarkson of Living with Breast Cancer support group in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Fundraisers take the plunge for breast cancer charity

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