Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Support Group

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, the new name for the Ulster Cancer Foundation, is holding its next Laryngectomee support group meeting on Wednesday 6th June at 2.00pm at the Cancer Focus Patient Centre,Eglantine Avenue,Belfast.

The cancer support group aims to help patients develop a holistic approach to living with cancer and is complementary to any ongoing medical treatment. Deirdre Conlon, Care Services Manager, Cancer Focus and Barbara Hamilton will be co-facilitating the meeting.

Barbara Preston, Speech & Language Therapist for the Royal Group of Hospitals will be speaking at the meeting.

Deirdre Conlonsaid, “The support group is open to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer of the larynx, as well as carers, family and friends and we extend a very warm welcome to all new members.  There is no commitment to attend each session and everyone is welcome to come as often and for as long as they wish. 

“The support group meetings areinformal and there is no pressure to speak about your experiences; you can just come along and listen to what is being said.   Patients in the past have gained a lot from talking to people who are in, or have been in, a similar situation as this can help to reduce feelings of anxiety, fear and isolation and improve quality of life.”

Light refreshments will be available. For furtherinformation or to confirm your attendance please contactEileen Creeryat Cancer Focus on 028 9068 0742.