For more help and support head to
www.ipswichcancerinformation.co.uk
NHS – Ipswich Hospital Skin Cancer Support Group
Sue Roberts – 07581 778545 sue.roberts@btopenworld.com
https://www.wellbeingnands.co.uk/suffolk/
Gynaecology Cancer Support Group
Jo – 07514724886
Angie – 07831501464
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group – Ipswich
A support group for people with a diagnosis of a head and neck cancer will hold meetings from 7:00-8:30pm at Rushmere Bowls Club (136 Rushmere Rd, Ipswich IP4 4JU). Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of every month.
If you wish to join the group, turn up to the meetings or contact the Ipswich Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centre on 01473 715748
The group is run in conjunction with Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Charity.
Lymphoma/ CLL Support Group – Ipswich
The meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the odd months during the year at: Salvation Army, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PH
Dates/ times for meetings in 2023: 23 March 2-4pm, 25 May 7-9pm, 28 Sept 7-9pm, 23 Nov 2-4pm.
Contact: Nik Gill or Almira Flatman (Alf) 01473 704946
Lymphoedema Support Suffolk – offering support , advice and raising awareness of lymphoedema
lss@gmail.com
www.lymphoedema.org
Breast Cancer Support Group – Ipswich
The group is for anyone with primary breast cancer, whether you are recently diagnosed, currently receiving treatment or finished treatment.
The Group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PH.
If you wish to join the group, please contact the Ipswich Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centre on 01473 715748
Skin Cancer Support Group – Ipswich
Meets the first Tuesday alternative months in Ipswich Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centre from 6:30-9pm
Contact: Rachel Alexander (Clinical Nurse Specialist) on 01473 704717
Contact: Sue Roberts (Chair of Support Group) on 01473 723311 or 07581 778545
Prostate Cancer Support Group – Ipswich
Meets at 7pm on the first Wednesday of every even month of the year in the Education Centre at Ipswich Hospital. Partners are welcome to attend all meetings. A video produced by the Support Group can be viewed at this link.
Contact: Jeff Willmot on 07581 034686 or Dennis Kell on 07484 327935
Myeloma Support Group – Ipswich
In 2023 the meetings will be held on the last Thursday every other month (with a gap in summer): February 23rd, April 27th, June 29th, September 28th and November 30th. For all meetings in 2023, the venue will be at the Salvation Army, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PH.
Contact: Jayne Chappels on 01473 704946, email: Jayne.chappels@esneft.nhs.uk
East Suffolk Ostomy Support Group – Ipswich
Contact: Ian Denison on 07544 978815, Jennie Roche on 01394 284637, Helen Wright on 07941 738630, or contact your local NHS Stoma Nurse.
Cake, Cancer and Coffee Support Group – Stowmarket
First Sunday of every month, 3 – 5pm at Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1BE. For people affected by cancer; carers, family and friends to share tips, experience and support.
Contact: Clair on 07725 843236
email: Stowmarket.cancer.chat@gmail.com
Website: www.cakecancerandcoffee.org, www.facebook.com/cakecancerandcoffee
Cake, Cancer and Coffee Support Group – Ipswich Chantry
Contact: Chantry Library 01473 927275
Cancer Support Group – Saxmundham
Meets on the last Friday of the month, 10.30am – 12.30pm at Fromus Centre, Seaman Avenue, Saxmundham, IP17 1DZ Informal and Friendly, just pop in and join the group
Zoom calls are available and can be set up 07596549909
Contact: 07596 549909
email: sax.cancergroup@gmail.com
ICAN Cancer Aid Network – Ipswich
Meets on the first and third Friday of the month from 10am – 12 noon at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Britannia Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HF This group is for everyone affected by cancer including friends and family who support someone with cancer. The group provides social activities, visits and has regular speakers.
Contact: Pat on 01473 689788 or Keith: Telephone 01473 415585
Website: Ipswich Cancer Aid Network ICAN
General Cancer Support Group – Eye
Meets on the first Friday of the month, 10:30 – 12.30 at the bowls club, Brome Avenue, Eye. This group is for people with cancer or those supporting people with cancer.
Contact: Liz Power on 01379 870203 or 07717 427742
email: lizandpeterpower@yahoo.com
Teenage and Young People Wellbeing days – Ipswich
Dates to be confirmed, please check for details. The group offers support, information and social activities along with Wellbeing days.
Individual support is also available
Contact: Dan Jolley on 01473 702202 or Julie Finbow on 01473 715748
Sarcoma Support Network (East Anglia)
The group meet on the last Friday of the month between 1pm and 3pm at the BigC, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UY.
These meetings are hybrid, with people being able to choose between attending The Big C Centre or joining online via Zoom.
Website: Sarcoma Support Group (East Anglia).
Contact: Tony Grover on 07941 434351 or email: eassn@talktalk.net
Macmillan links to support groups – National and online forums
This link takes you to a directory of many of the local support groups
website: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/choose-location.html
Macmillan also provide more than 60 online forums for specific types of cancer as part of the Macmillan Online Community. Posts can be viewed without registration. If you wish to make a post in a forum registration is required.
website: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types
Lymphoma Action national charity – National
This charity has an on-line community forum and closed Facebook groups. There is a buddy system that matches you with a volunteer to offer you support over the phone or by email
Visit: www.lymphomas.org.uk
Tel: 0808 8085555
email: information@lymphoma-action.org.uk
National Cancer Research Institute NCRI – National
This is a good place to start if you are looking for (or wish to get involved with) National research projects
Website: https://www.ncri.org.uk/patient-and-public-involvement/
West Suffolk Support Groups
West Suffolk, Thetford & Sudbury Cancer Support Groups
West Suffolk Hospital Out-Patient Department
West Suffolk Hospital
Every Tuesday 7.30pm
Pat Davey
111 Raedwald Drive
Bury St Edmunds IP32 7DG
Tel: 01284 702817
Thetford Cancer Support
Kings Court
Earls Street, Thetford
Every Friday Morning, 10.00 – 11.30am
Doreen Sait
Kings Court, Thetford
Tel: 01842 751789
Walnuttree Day Hospital
Dining Room
2nd & 4th Wednesday every month at 7.00pm
Sylvia Wendt
4 Fairgreen
Glemsford, Sudbury C010 7PH
Tel: 01787 280926
Haverhill Cancer Support Group
A support group for cancer patients and family members / carers.
Being diagnosed with cancer, at any age comes with many challenges as you adjust to treatment, navigate the healthcare system and find a balance between your cancer diagnosis and every day life. You may also experience other issues that impact on your care and overall quality of life.
Every session, this group will provide a safe space to exchange support, information and receive guidance from health and social care professionals, whilst discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis
01440 712992
Community.Connectors@stnh.org.uk
Website
https://stnicholashospice.org.uk/our-shops-archive/haverhill-highstreet/
Cancer Support UK – National
Cancer Support UK provides practical and emotional support to people living with cancer, both during and after the treatment period.
NHS Local Cancer Support – National
Postcode or town search for NHS Support and Information Services
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/Cancer-information-and-support/LocationSearch/320
Marie Curie – National
Directory of Services available
Website: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/support-directory/health-organisations#cancer
WhiSPer
West Suffolk Prostate Cancer Support Group
Monthly Meetings
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 noon on the second Wednesday of every month.
Place: The Small Hall at The Southgate Centre
Faiers Close, Heron Road, Bury St Edmunds. IP33 2QA
Facilitator: Henry Andrews, Group Lead.
Aim: This is a group for people with PC to receive and offer support by sharing experience and information, and by listening to each other. We want the meetings to be somewhere that members feel comfortable to talk about things openly, including their feelings and emotions. We want people from all social groups to know they belong in the group.
CLIC Sargent – National
National support for Children and Young People