A cancer diagnosis is a journey that affects not just your physical health, but every aspect of your life, including your emotional state, relationships, and daily routines.
We firmly believe that focusing on your wellbeing is a vital part of living well with and beyond cancer. Wellbeing means different things to different people, it encompasses everything from managing stress and anxiety to finding practical advice on finance, nutrition, and exercise. Our cancer support centres offer a range of services, including counselling, complementary therapies, and support groups, tailored to your specific needs.
How can Wessex Cancer Support help you with wellbeing information?
We recognise that the scope of support required often extends beyond our immediate, local offerings through our cancer support centres. Here we have shared our trusted, wellbeing resources from organisations we work with, who offer specialised services and unique expertise, detailed information, and wider online communities. To help you navigate the vast amount of information available online, we have carefully selected and compiled these resources for your reference.
Additional wellbeing resources and information
Cancer Matters Wessex
−Cancer Matters Wessex is here for everyone in Dorset, Hampshire or the Isle of Wight.
Whether you’re a patient, carer, family member or friend, you’ll find information on diagnosis, treatment and local services.
If you notice changes in your body or have symptoms that worry you, seek medical advice. Please contact your GP surgery.
Learn more about Cancer Matters Wessex on their websiteWessex Cancer Alliance
+Wessex Cancer Alliance brings together clinicians and managers from health, social care and other services to transform diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients.
We work with Wessex Cancer Alliance to lead and inspire innovation and improvement in cancer care for all people in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Learn more about Wessex Cancer Alliance on their websiteCancer Care Map
+Support can be a lifeline for people affected by cancer. There is a wide range of services available in the Wessex area and further afield.
Cancer Care Map is a simple, free, online resource to help you find cancer support services near you.
Simply go to the Cancer Care Map and enter your postcode in the search box. You can enter key words to search for more specific services.
Learn more about the Cancer Care Map hereCAN-EMPOWER
+CAN-EMPOWER has been developed with people who have experience of cancer – patients, people who have had cancer in the past, friends, family and health professionals.
Their website has information on:
- Experiences of the psychological and emotional challenges of living with cancer.
- Coping tools and techniques that people have found helpful.
Explore these resources with confidence. They represent organisations that share our commitment to compassionate, evidence-based support, helping us ensure you have access to the help you need, exactly when you need it.
Explore our services
Learn more about our cancer support services and resources below.
