A Cancer diagnosis is obviously very distressing for patients and their families/carers. Our Early Diagnosis Service has been specially designed to help people cope at this traumatic time.

It provides the opportunity to meet others who are in a similar situation and to share experiences, thoughts and feelings.

At EDD you will have time to talk to experienced nurses and trained therapists, but more importantly to each other, you are the experts YOU KNOW HOW IT FEELS.

Our EDD service consists of ten sessions: within each session various issues are discussed either as a group or on a one-to one basis with trained nurses These can include body image issues, hair loss, effects of cancer on the family, chemotherapy etc.

Our nurses and therapists are highly skilled and experienced in recognising the individual needs of patients. They gently encourage patients to express their fears and feelings and to share these with others who are in a similar situation

Complementary Therapy plays a big part in EDD. Aromatherapy, Reiki, Reflexology and Psychotherapy are available (please see Complementary Therapy Section of this site).

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