Information for Patients.
For Information on specific types of cancer please go the Types
of Cancer section in this site. This will take provide information
on signs, symptoms and cancer treatments. Other useful links for patients
include:
1. The West of Scotland Cancer Patient Information and Support web
site provides excellent information for cancer patients. (Click
here)
2. SCAN(South East Scotland Cancer Network) website also provides excellent
information for patients/families and carers. Although this website
has been developed in the South East of Scotland we think you will find
some excellent information here whether you are a patient, family member,
carer or health professional.(Click
here)
3. The Beatson Oncology Centre is the lead centre for the delivery
of non-surgical cancer care for the West of Scotland. It serves a population
of 2.6m, and has clinical links with 16 hospitals in five surrounding
health board areas. Including Lanarkshire NHS Board. The Beatson web
site also offers some useful information for patients on cancer types,
treatment and about the services it provides. Click for more information
on The
Beatson Oncology Centre.
4. The Lanarkshire Breast Cancer Support Group The group is run in association with with Tak Tent Cancer Support to provide support, information and caring for cancer patients, families, friends, and professionals in the Lanarkshire area.
The group provides:
- Advice and information
- Regular support and counselling
- Complimentary therapies
- The chance to meet others who really 'know how you feel'
Where and When?
The group meets here at the Dalziel Centre on the first Monday of each month from 7pm - 9pm.
For Further Information
Contact the Breast Care Nurses at:
Wishaw General: 01698 366181
Hairmyres: 01355 585328
Monklands: 01236 713171
5. Monklands Lung Cancer Support Group
Welcome to the Monklands Hospital Patient Lung Cancer Support Group in association with the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.
Who can attend a Patient Support Group?
Anyone who has or has had lung cancer, regardless of the type, stage, or current status of the disease, and their family and friends.
Where and When ?
The group is held on the lst Monday of every month from 2pm - 4pm, Railway View, Monklands Hospital. If you would like, you can be notified by post when each meeting is beIng held. You are invited to attend the group for as long as you like and there is no cost involved.
How can attending a group help?
Attending a group can help to:
- gain access to new information and support
- decrease stress and feelings of isolation
- broaden your support network
- provide a forum for you to freely express your concerns and feelings
- provide an opportunity to help others and receive help from them
- gain confidence in coping with and making decisions regarding your disease and its treatment
Why is there a group specifically for lung cancer patients
A diagnosis of cancer usually represents a crisis in the lives of both lung cancer patIents and their families. Coping successfully calls for new information and skIlls. Groups can help you learn these skills, while providing the companionship of others who can offer genuine understanding and support based on shared experience. A diagnosis, and subsequent treatment for lung cancer , poses special challenges, which are best addressed in a group specifically for lung cancer patients, their families and friends.
Contact
To hear more about the Monklands Lung Cancer Support Group contact 01236 748748 (ext. 3091) or contact the Roy Castle Foundation through their website by following the link :
|www.roycastle.org|
6. Lanarkshire Laryngectomy Support Group
SPEAKEASY CLUB: The Lanarkshire Laryngectomy Group.
This group is held at Wishaw general hospital with the aim of bringing together people who have been through a laryngectomy and want to discuss their experiences with others in the same position. All friends and family are very welcome.
Where and When?
The group meets at: The Speech And Language Therapy Department, Department of Rehabilitation, Wishaw general hospital on: the first Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm
For Further Information Contact
The Speech And Language Therapy Department,
Department of Rehabilitation
Wishaw General Hospital
tel: 01698 366423
For Information on clinics and services in Lanarkshire go to Clinics/Service
section of this site.
