Belfast Trust Cancer Support

09/03/2026

🚶🏻‍♀️🌸 Our Walking Group is Back in Full Swing 🌸🚶‍♂️
With the brighter days and milder weather, it's the perfect time to come along and join our Walking Group for some fresh air, gentle exercise and good company.
If you would like more information, please call the Macmillan Support and Information Centre on 02896150077.

05/03/2026

🚶‍♀️🌼 Our WALKING GROUP is back in full swing !!
Our Walking Group was in the Botanic Gardens on Tuesday enjoying the brighter days and milder weather.
If you'd like to join us for fresh air, light exercise and good company please call the Macmillan Support and Information Centre on 02896150077.

05/03/2026

📚Book Club Reminder
The book club will be meeting on Friday 06.03.2026 @ 10am in the Macmillan Support and Information Centre.
Looking forward to seeing you!

04/03/2026

🌼 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Stand – Everyone Welcome 🌼

An Ovarian Cancer Awareness stand will be set up in the foyer of the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital, throughout this week.

Come along to learn more about ovarian cancer, access helpful resources, regarding information and support.

💛 Why it matters:
Symptoms of ovarian cancer often mimic those of more common, everyday, and less serious conditions. This overlap can make early diagnosis challenging — raising awareness is an important step in helping people recognise when something feels unusual.

Your visit could make a difference.

04/03/2026

🌼 It’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 🌼

Adrina O’Donnell, one of our Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists, is helping raise awareness and encouraging all women to stay body‑aware and vigilant about any symptoms.

💛 If you notice anything new, unusual, or persistent that causes concern, please speak to your GP. Listening to your body and acting early can make all the difference.

Let’s continue to spread awareness and support one another.

An Ovarian Cancer Awareness stand will be in the NI Cancer Centre foyer the week of 02/03/26 – everyone welcome.

02/03/2026

📢Talking to Children about a Cancer Diagnosis📢

➡ Support event for anyone affected by cancer
➡ Online event via Zoom
➡ Wed 25 Mar @ 11am to 12pm

This talk is about including children in conversations about an adult’s cancer and ways to approach these. Conversations about cancer are complex and challenging and even more so when children are involved. We want to offer you some insights together with support and guidance around coping with the challenges of including children when families are dealing with cancer. Please be aware that this talk will not cover end of life situations.

Click here to register: https://actioncancer.org/event/talking-to-children-about-a-cancer-diagnosis-5/

27/02/2026

📚 Book Club Reminder
Just a friendly reminder that our Book Club will meet on Friday 6th March 2026 @ 10am at the Macmillan Support and Information Centre.
We're looking forward to seeing you there for review of our current read and a cuppa. ☕🫖🧁

24/02/2026

Today our team completed SafeTALK training (Su***de Alertness for Everyone), facilitated by Margaret Woods.
This valuable training has equipped our staff with the skills and confidence to better recognise and support individuals who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts. We are committed to creating a safe, compassionate environment where difficult conversations can happen. Remember - don't be afraid to ask the question. Are you thinking about su***de? Starting the conversation can make all the difference.
Thank you to Margaret Woods for guiding us through such an important and impactful session, and to our staff for their continued dedication to patient care and wellbeing.
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23/02/2026

💙 ORMEAU 5K YOUR WAY 💙

Move Against Cancer

Join Us next Saturday - 28 February

📍 Ormeau Parkrun
(Embankment Entrance)

🗣 Briefing: 9:20am
🏃 Start: 9:30am

👟 Walk, jog or run
📏 Do as much / little as you like — YOUR way
💬 Or simply come for support & chat

💙 For anyone impacted by cancer:
• Living with or beyond cancer
• Family & friends
• Healthcare professionals
• Remembering someone special

☕🍰 Cake, coffee & craic after
at the Bowling Pavilion

🐶 Friends, family & even your dogs are welcome

Research has demonstrated the posting impact exercise has on people living with cancer

✨ You are not alone.
Let’s move together.

16/02/2026

📣 Have you or a loved one been affected by A**l Cancer?
Join us for the UK’s first A**l Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday 21 March, from 9:45am–3:30pm at the Postgraduate Lecture Theatre, Belfast City Hospital.

This free event brings together patients, families, and healthcare professionals for a day of support, learning, and connection.

🟦 Topics include:
• Treatment updates & future developments
• Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Physiotherapy guidance
• Radiotherapy side effects
• Diet, exercise & coping with fatigue
• Support for you and your family

📅 Registration:
• 9am – Healthcare professionals
• 9.45am – Those with lived experience (but you’re welcome from 9am)

📞 Book your place by Friday 6 March 2026:
028 9615 0077
📧 cancer.info@belfasttrust.hscni.net
or click the link below to register
https://forms.office.com/e/FYcAd5rGX0

04/02/2026

✨ Knit & Natter Group – All Welcome! ✨

If you’d enjoy a relaxed social gathering where you can knit, crochet, or simply have a good chat, we’d love to have you join us! 🧶💬

📞 Call: 028 9615 0077
📧 Email: cancer.info@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Come along, meet new people, and unwind in a friendly space. 💚

🧶 Knit & Natter Group Nets Funds for Cancer Charities 🧶

👏 Our amazing Macmillan volunteers and Knit & Natter Group recently sold their creations at a stall in Belfast City Hospital, raising more than £1500.

🎁 The impressive stall featured a range of handmade knitted and crocheted gifts and festive wares along with some generous raffle donations.

💛 All funds raised were split jointly between Friends of the Cancer Centre and Macmillan Cancer Support.

🏥 The Knit and Natter group meet regularly at the Macmillan Support and Information Centre, Belfast City Hospital.

👐🏻 The group includes both Macmillan volunteers and people who have experienced cancer, welcoming new members at any time.

🤳 If you are interested in joining, please contact Belfast Trust Cancer Support Service on 028 961 50077 or cancer.info@belfasttrust.hscni.net

04/02/2026

🎨🖌✨ ART WORKSHOP
Join us today, Wednesday 04.02.2026 between 2pm and 4pm at the Macmillan Support and Information Centre for a creative workshop to mark WORLD CANCER DAY. Ring us on 02896150077 to book your place.