Cancer Support Services in Cambridge | City Spotlight

09 August 2021 — lia-rogers

There are over 6,000 local and national support services listed across the UK on Cancer Care Map. Today we’re spotlighting some of the cancer support services available in and around Cambridge.

A Touch of Sparkle

Charity providing care packs to support people living with cancer and those going through surgery for cancer. Packages can include practical items and treats. See their socials for more information.

Cambridge Cancer Help Centre

Cancer centre offering emotional, practical and social support to anyone affected by cancer. Services include carer support, courses for managing stress, support groups, fitness classes, activities and counselling support. For more information, see website.

St Neot’s Acorn Cancer Support Group

Charity offering friendship and support to people affected by cancer including loved ones and carers. It meets in person on the first Wednesday of the month, 10.30am to 12.30pm, for chat and friendship with light refreshments. Therapy sessions are provided on request by trained and qualified professionals. The charity also sends out a monthly member’s newsletter, organises outings and events and sets up sub groups for those with particular interests they wish to share or be involved in. For more information, please email or call.

Heartburn Cancer UK Support Group 

Support group for people living with persistent heartburn, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), Barrett’s or oesophageal cancer. It raises awareness of the early symptoms of Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal cancer, and offers the chance to meet others with shared experiences, in person and online. Visit the website for more information.

Mind Over Cancer 

Support service for anyone up to the age of 29 years living with cancer, including children and young adults, and their loved ones. It offers free counselling, an online mental health and wellbeing programme, and runs a monthly support group. For more information, see website.

Thrive Foundation 

Charity supporting families affected by childhood cancer. It provides financial support and grants for mental health services, such as counselling, psychotherapy and play therapy. Families choose an accredited therapist that best suits their needs and the charity pays the therapist directly. Its parent/carer face to face support group meets on the first Tuesday (evening) of every month in Brampton, with regular family events. See website/socials for information on approved cell and gene therapies, mental health resources and their latest events.

For more, head to the Cancer Care Map homepage and type in your postcode and/or relevant keywords.