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Breast Cancer Care - Glasgow Newsletter
Breast Cancer Care - Glasgow Newsletter
This newsletter aims to keep you up to date with all of our services available for breast cancer patients in the Greater Glasgow Clyde area. All services are FREE and can help support all patients with a breast cancer diagnosis. Patients can call 0141 353 8330 or email sco breastcancercare!org!u" to boo" onto sessions!
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3nformation and support on hair loss caused by cancer treatment +eel more confident coping with hair loss 2earn how you can make the most of scarves# hats hair pieces as an alternative to wigs 6iscover practical tips on how to look after your hair and scalp before# during and after treatment +ree private appointment with trained volunteers 7eceive a free headscarf and tie at your first appointment Appointments available ever'da' at Friends o$ the 6eatson2 8evel 42 6eatson 9est o$ +cotland :ncolog' ;$or in<patients onl'= Appointments available on 9ednesda's at 7ancer +upport +cotland ;1a"1ent=2 -5 +helle' 8iving 9ith +econdar' 6reast 7ancer Road2 >artnavel 7omple4 ;open to A88 patients=! 1o boo"meet%up direct2 call 0141 33- people 81// can This is a monthly group where chat and share e8periences with others with a secondary diagnosis. 3t.s also a uni9ue opportunity to increase knowledge as we run longer sessions with guest e8pert speakers every other month. Topics may include fatigue# benefits# hair and scalp care and an ,1sk the nurse. session with a clinical nurse specialist. )atients can attend as few or as many sessions as they like. 7efreshments are provided and all sessions are facilitated by a counsellor % 9uestions and discussions are welcome. >lasgow ) runs ever' third 9ednesda' at 11am at 6reast 7ancer 7are?s >lasgow o$$ice2 15( 6ath +treet! 7all 0845 0-- 18/3 to boo" 8iving with +econdar' 6reast 7ancer 3n$ormation @a' ) (3 April (014 15( 6ath +treet2 >lasgow 7all 0141 353 8330 to boo"
8ingerie evenings
+or more confidence when choosing a bra# our 2ingerie 4venings at various high street stores provide an opportunity to be fitted by store staff and a chance to see how different lingerie looks on volunteer models who have all had breast cancer themselves. They.re free to attend and friends and family are also welcome. %pcoming 8ingerie Evenings& 30 April (0142 0 ) /pm 6ravissimo2 3ngram +treet 30 :ctober (0142 5 ) 8pm ,ouse o$ Fraser2 6uchanan +treet
.irtual services
,elpline < our free confidential "elpline is here to answer any 9uestions about breast health and breast cancer and to provide emotional support. Calls are answered by nurses and trained staff with e8perience of breast cancer.
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3f you have any 9ueries about any of the sessions or need further information# please do not hesitate to contact us on 0141 353 8330 or sco breastcancercare!org!u"