SERVICE DETAILS
Support group for men and their partners / carers in the Edinburgh and Lothian area.
The diagnosis of cancer is challenging for most people and the first reaction may be of confusion with a lack of understanding. We rely on expert advice from our doctors and nurses to make good decisions about our care. However, there is a difference with prostate cancer as we often have to choose between two or three good treatment options; sometime the Cancer Specialist may even ask us “what do you want to do”?
The newly diagnosed men with prostate cancer therefore must absorb a lot of information from leaflets, websites and specialists in a very short period of time. There comes a point in this process of self-education when there is a burning need to talk to someone who has been through it all before and can pass on the benefit of their experience.
This support can be given at group meetings which are organised at Maggie’s Centre in Edinburgh. Guest speakers are invited to talk about varied aspects of cancer care (including treatment, research and diet) while the meetings are also an opportunity for members to share their knowledge and ideas.
So why not come along to one of our meetings and join us in supporting each other?
You will be warmly welcomed to our group and may want to take part in our activities and feel the satisfaction of making a difference.
All our meetings start at 7:00pm and conclude before 9:00pm. Teas and coffees available from 6:45pm, and you will be made to feel very welcome.
For further details of our monthly meetings, please give us a call.
