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Hello, Here's some information you may find helpful if you support people with cancer

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Working with people who have been diagnosed with cancer or going through treatment can be a stressful time for them and you. We have gathered information in this section to help you understand how treatment may affect patients you support and how you can manage their wellbeing and your own.

Ways we can help

In this section of My Light there is information on common cancer treatments, the practical arrangements for coming to the hospital and what support services are available.

Health and Work Service

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Wellbeing centre

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Befriending Service

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Useful Information

Here are some useful articles you can potentially send onto those affected by cancer

I Support People With Cancer   Cancer Affects Someone I Care About  

What is Radiotherapy?

Radiotherapy is a common treatment for cancer. Find out all you need to know about what's involved

Published: 11th December 2024

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I Support People With Cancer   Cancer Affects Someone I Care About  

What is Chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is a treatment for cancer involving cancer treating drugs. Find out all you need to know about what's involved.

Published: 11th December 2024

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I Support People With Cancer   Cancer Affects Someone I Care About  

Grief at Christmas

Published: 9th October 2024

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Cancer Affects Someone I Care About   I Support People With Cancer  

An Update From Our SHAWS Team

Published: 18th September 2024

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Shedding light on your rights

Health and Work  

An Update From Our SHAWS Team

Published: 18th September 2024

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Health and Work  

World Cancer Day: Living with Uncertainty- Group Support

We speak to members from our Living with Uncertainty Group Support sessions.

Published: 4th February 2022

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Health and Work  

Introducing, The Transitions Workshop Series

The Specialist Health & Work team are running a series of workshops which focus on adjusting to working life or retiring from work after a cancer diagnosis (either your own or someone you care for).

Published: 12th January 2022

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Health and Work  

Tips on Managing Stress at Work and a Work-Life Balance

We caught up with Zoe McGuinness from our Wellbeing team on how you can best manage stress at work as well as maintain a Work-Life Balance.

Published: 11th October 2021

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Stories to inspire you

Stories to help others going through their cancer journey

Audrey

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Kayla

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Donna

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Elaine

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Rhona

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Hazel

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Share your Story

Share Your Story

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Health & Work Service

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