Wellbeing event for cancer survivors and people living with the disease

Cancer survivors and those living with the disease are being invited to attend a health and wellbeing event organised by NHS Forth Valley and Macmillan Cancer Support.

It is to be held on Thursday November 21 between 10.15am and 3pm at Falkirk Golf Club and is open to people across Forth Valley who have finished treatment or are being monitored.

Partners, a family member and/or a close friend are also welcome to attend the event, which will provide lunch and refreshments during talks on relevant issues from healthcare professionals, and stalls with information about other sources of support.

Topics covered will include psychological wellbeing, managing tiredness, healthy lifestyle, and getting the most out of your appointments. A question and answer session will also be held at the end.

Macmillan consultant clinical psychologist for NHS Forth Valley, Dr Susie Porteous, said:“We know from patients that cancer poses many challenges. When someone has been diagnosed with cancer they have to adjust to many changes and this means that patients and those close to them often experience strong emotions and worries. When treatment finishes and the practicalities of treatment are over, people can be surprised if they don’t feel‘back to normal.’

“Similarly, people who are living with active cancer may be coping with physical problems and overwhelming emotions. The aim of the session is to help people living with and beyond cancer to make sense of their experience and to let them know about resources which are available to help them to manage any ongoing concerns.”

Anyone intestested in attending the session should call the One to One Team at Airth Health Centre on 01324 832921 or email fv-uhb. maconesupport@nhs.net