A course for anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis

We believe that understanding cancer and having the right emotional tools can make a real difference.

Our Life Rebuilt cancer course is designed to empower you to live well with and beyond cancer, helping you find the personalised support that’s right for you.

Each session is led by our professional team in a safe, supportive environment at one of our cancer support centres.

Our cancer course

 

Life Rebuilt is a free course designed to empower and inspire you and your loved ones, giving you the tools to look after your wellbeing.

Our cancer course has four modules spread across four weeks, taking place in one of our centres. Drawing on lived experience, peer support, and practical self-management strategies, you will have the opportunity to share and learn together. Our course is designed to be interactive and participant-led with facilitator guidance.

About Life Rebuilt

 

Our course is split into four modules, covered over four weeks:

 Foundations- Getting to know you

This module is designed to build connection through shared experiences. As part of the session you will cover:

• Welcome & introduction

• Sharing circle: Our stories

• Mapping our challenges & strength

• Looking ahead

Managing Stress and Anxiety

Understanding the stress response and building your toolkit for emotional resilience and self-compassion is the main focus for this module. You will cover:

• Check-in & reflection

• Understanding stress & the body

• Practical tool 1: The five things exercise

• Mindfulness & grounding techniques

• Building your stress toolkit

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Physical Wellbeing

Focussing on your physical wellbeing, this module will take you through nourishing your body through movement, nutrition, and rest. You will cover:

• Check-in & toolkit review

• Movement & exercise

• Nutrition for energy and recovery

• Sleep hygiene and fatigue management

• Action planning

Relationships and Moving Forward

This module will help you navigate the connections, relationships and life beyond your diagnosis. You will cover:

• Check-in

• The impact on relationships

• Living with cancer or moving beyond treatment

• Returning to work & practical concerns

• Fear of recurrence

• Creating your personal self-management plan

Next session

You can join one of our sessions at your local cancer support centre

Bournemouth Cancer Support Centre

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Life Rebuilt course start dates

 

• Wednesday 27 May 2026

• Wednesday 3 June 2026

• Wednesday 10 June 2026

• Wednesday 17 June 2026

Contact us to register


Tel:
 01202 315 824
Email: bournemouth.centre@wessexcancer.org.uk

Learn more about your Bournemouth Cancer Support Centre

 

Chandler's Ford Cancer Support Centre

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Life Rebuilt course start dates

 

• Wednesday 27 May 2026

• Wednesday 3 June 2026

• Wednesday 10 June 2026

• Wednesday 17 June 2026

Contact us to register


Tel:
023 8051 6576
Email: chandlersford.centre@wessexcancer.org.uk 

Learn more about your Chandler’s Ford Cancer Support Centre

 

Isle of Wight Cancer Support Centre

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Life Rebuilt course start dates

 

• Friday 29 May 2026

• Friday 5  June 2026

• Friday 12 June 2026

• Friday 19 June 2026

Contact us to register


Tel:
 01983 524 186
Email: isleofwight@wessexcancer.org.uk

Learn more about your Isle of Wight Cancer Support Centre

 

Waterside Cancer Support Centre

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Life Rebuilt course start dates

 

• Wednesday 27 May 2026

• Wednesday 3 June 2026

• Wednesday 10 June 2026

• Wednesday 17 June 2026

Contact us to register


Tel:
 023 8178 0409
Email: waterside@wessexcancer.org.uk

Learn more about your Waterside Cancer Support Centre

 

How to join us

All of our services are provided free of charge at our centres in Dorset, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight, as well as online.

To book a place or find out more, please find your nearest centre to view their latest timetable or give our team a call. We’re here to support you for as long as you need us.

Learn more about our cancer support services