Complementary therapies that support your relaxation and wellbeing throughout your cancer journey.
How can a treatment help with my cancer?
Complementary therapies, such as aromatherapy, massage, reflexology and gentle movement like yoga, can play a valuable role in supporting people living with cancer. While they don’t treat the illness itself, they can help ease some of the emotional and physical side effects that come with it. Many people find these therapies help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, ease tension and bring a sense of calm during what can be an incredibly stressful time. They offer a more holistic approach to care, focusing on the whole person, not just the illness. Whether it’s through touch, scent, breath or quiet time, these treatments can provide comfort, restore a sense of control, and help people reconnect with their bodies in a positive way. When delivered by trained professionals like ours, complementary therapies are a safe and gentle addition to conventional treatment, offering moments of peace, dignity and wellbeing along the way.
Please note that not every type of activity is offered in all our centres, and some are available online, so please visit our cancer support centre pages if you’d just like to explore what’s near you.
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As a therapist at the Chandler’s Ford Support Centre, I’ve seen first-hand the difference that therapy can make. Cancer can be a very practical process. Health professionals do an amazing job of diagnosing and treating it, but sometimes the emotional effects can be overlooked. There’s still a stigma that we should just be able to ‘get on with it’. We’re here to help with that emotional journey, as well as providing some physical relief. Complementary therapies can help you relax, relieve anxiety, increase confidence and boost mood. Coming in for a therapy also means you’ve entered a safe haven where you can relax, switch off and put yourself first.
Charlie, Support Centre Therapist
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complementary therapy services
Your support means local cancer support services and complementary therapies are available to help your community; providing free, personalised wellbeing support to people affected by cancer. £10 could help to fund essential aromatherapy oils, £45 could help pay for a support session, and £130 could help fund a centre for a day.
Our cancer support services are 100% generously funded by the donations we receive. Every penny you donate makes a huge difference. From everyone at Wessex Cancer Support, thank you.
