Every two weeks I attend a cancer support group based in Harrogate. Last Saturday it was the half day, but they do full days too. On the full day it offers a full meal at lunchtime (half day just soup), as well as support in the form of counselling, Reiki, healing, aromatherapy, reflexology, indian head massage and various others. There is also lots of books and literature as well as the ability to chat to others who are going through a similar experience.
I always find it immensly rewarding to go. The treatments relax you and it's nice to speak to people from all walks of life united by a common dis-ease. In particular it offers all this for the carer who I often feel are a little overlooked. Arguably they are going through a more difficult time than the sufferer since they often feel so helpless in the situation.
When first diagnosed I felt very much that I could deal with this on my own and didn't think a support group would do me any good but I can honestly say that it has been, and is, a very rewarding experience. I recommend it to all.
They have a website, but I can't find it at the moment. I will post it here once I do.
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