CUH Cancer Support Service

31/10/2025

The Information Pod will be back open on Monday. We will be able to assist you face to face, on the telephone and online via Attend Anywhere. If you need support the Macmillan Cancer Support patient line is open 8am – 8pm 365 days a year Tel: 0808 808 0000

31/10/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁! 📅

Join us to celebrate International Men’s Day and attend our Health Fair and workshops at the Meadows Community Centre on Wednesday November 19th between 11AM and 3PM.

Full details below.

🔗 https://www.cufcfoundation.com/news-and-updates/men's-health-event---19th-november-2025

31/10/2025

🗣Webinar: Fertility Choices After a Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer

A diagnosis of ovarian cancer can bring many questions about fertility and the future. Join us for an informative session exploring fertility preservation options and alternative ways to start a family after diagnosis.

🗓 Thursday 6 November 2025
⏰ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (UK time)

Hear from:
👩‍⚕️ Dr Palinska-Rudzka, Consultant Gynaecologist and Fertility Preservation Lead at Saint Mary’s Hospital
👩‍⚕️ Dr Kitson, Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Gynae-oncologist at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

You’ll have the chance to ask questions live or submit them in advance.

🔗 Book your place: https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/fertility-choices-after-diagnosis

31/10/2025

Today we took delivery of patient packs which offer a layer of support at different points of a patients pathway.

We would like to thank Touch of Sparkle for their continued support!

31/10/2025

Fruit Fly Collective have a wealth of information, guides and sessions that cancer patients who are parents can access to help them communicate with their children and understand any changes in behaviour and needs of their children.

They also facilitate parenting with cancer resources and courses, which end with a cohort support group.

There is an app and also a palliative care online Pip kit - Please contact a member of the team to discuss further or contact Fruit Fly Collective direct.

We have also been able to fund some information leaflets from Fruit Fly thanks to Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust - help make your hospitals even better which are available at the main Info Pod.

Use the link to find out more

https://www.fruitflycollective.com/parentsupport

31/10/2025

Something To Look Forward To receive donations of amazing items and experiences each month and periodically throughout the year.

Once you are registered with them, please remember to look on their website or social media pages regularly to see what is available to you

Items include:

Apartment, hotel and pub overnight stays

Sunday lunches

Afternoon teas

Vouchers to be used for meals out

Spa experiences

Please use the link to watch a video on how to register:
https://somethingtolookforwardto.org.uk/registering/

31/10/2025

CUH Cancer Support Service has reached 700 followers!

We are happy to be able to share information and news about our service. Please share where possible and let us know what you would like to see in the future.

31/10/2025

If you are having to travel to site regularly and you claim benefits, you may be able to claim money back towards your travel costs. HC5(T) Forms are kept on the Outpatients main reception desk.

We also regularly share information from NHS Help with Health Costs stating what date claims are being processed on our page.

Please use the following link for more details

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/help-with-health-costs/healthcare-travel-costs-scheme-htcs/

31/10/2025

We are ready to welcome patients, carers, loved ones and our professional colleagues at our mobile pod space in the concourse this morning.

We will talk about our service, give information and signpost to outside organisations.

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

MyChart is an electronic patient portal that can be helpful for patients to:

Keep in touch with teams looking after you

Receive electronic letters, appointments and test results

Check in on your device when you arrive for your appointment

If you would like access, please speak to your clinical team or when you check in for your next appointment.

We are also able to send you messages on MyChart with the information you need included. Please let us know in your interaction if you have a MyChart account.

Use this link for more information

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/visiting-our-hospitals/your-appointment/mychart/

30/10/2025

If you are going to be spending a period of time in hospital, please do let your family and friends know that if they are not able to visit you, they can leave messages for you on the Letter For Loved Ones link below:

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/contact-us/let-us-know-your-views/talk-us/letters-from-loved-ones/letters-loved-ones-form/ #:~:text=Our%20'Letters%20from%20Loved%20Ones,and%20delivered%20to%20the%20patient.