Where to get support in Louth

A breast cancer diagnosis throws women into frightening and unchartered territory so it’s good to know that there are a number of organisations and services providing support locally.

The Cara Cancer Support Centre in Williamson’s Place offers support, counselling and information to women facing into their breast cancer journey.

They have an extensive range of information books published by the Irish Cancer Society dealing with different cancers and treatment.

The Gary Kelly Centre in Drogheda, caters for cancer survivors from throughout the north east.

It has a breast cancer nurse counsellor, Aileen Emery, as well as a breast cancer support group which meets on the first Tuesday of every month, as well as a group for people with secondary cancer.

They are also hosting a menopause workshop on Wednesday October 19. Dr Reem Salman, a consultant at the Mater Hospital, will also be giving a talk on breast health on Wednesday October 19.

A six week coaching course for survivors to help them manage their treatment and live beyond cancer, starting on Tuesday October 18.

They offer a prosthesis, bra and wig fitting service.

In Dundalk, the Jocelyn Pharmacy provides a prosthesis and post mastectomy fitting service while Wigworks, operating from the same premises, supplies a range of synthetic and human hair wigs and hairpieces can be made using the customer’s own hair is suitable.