Chat Together – A New Digital Support Group for Bowel Cancer Patients | Your Cancer Services

21 January 2021 — david-allen

The latest initiative from Bowel Cancer UK, Chat Together is a free online support group for people living with and beyond bowel cancer. Creating a safe, supportive and informational environment, the group is a welcoming place to talk to others living with bowel cancer and to meet new people and share your experiences.

During this time of isolation, the charity is providing people with a chance to get together virtually and support one another from the comfort of your own homes. All you need is a smartphone, tablet or computer with an internet connection.

100% of patients found the services help.

100% felt better connected following their chat group.

88% of patients could cope better after the chats.

What to Expect

• Chats take place one a week via Zoom for 8 weeks.
• Choose between two groups starting on:
  Tuesday 26^th January 7-8pm
  Wednesday 27^th January 1-2pm
• Chats are hosted by Bowel Cancer UK Staff and their trained volunteers – all of whom have had bowel cancer themselves.

How to Sign Up

Signing up is simple, simply click here.

If You’re Unable to Join

The charity has many places for you to find help and support.

• Visit their online community, a place for anyone affected by bowel cancer to share experiences and support.
• Download their free publications full of expert information.
• Read their support and guidance regarding bowel cancer and coronavirus.
• Contact their nurses with any questions about bowel cancer.