CUH Cancer Support Service

24/11/2025

Did you know that there is support available for you to stop smoking and that it is always beneficial to stop smoking even after a cancer diagnosis…

It can improve cancer survival in all cancer sites and receiving help can improve the success rate of giving up.

Please speak to your clinical team today or speak to a member of the team at the Information Pod on level 2 near Oncology & Haematology Radiotherapy.

24/11/2025

Facing cancer is tough, but you never have to face it alone. At the ‘For Men To Talk’ Male Cancer Awareness session on Monday 8 December 2025, share experiences with men who truly understand and build connections that matter. Starts at 6pm at Sunray , The Pavilion in Blunham. Learn the signs of prostate, lung, testicular, bladder, bowel and skin cancer.

See https://utnIy8.short.gy/fmtt081225 as a facebook event reminder.

24/11/2025

Our focus post is a weekly opportunity to share ways in which our service supports patients, their carers and family members with non-clinical concerns. Highlighting organisations and charities we work with here at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are the point of contact for information, support and assistance - Visible around the hospital and contactable to discuss issues with the opportunity to complete a Holistic Needs Assessment.

We have a no appointment necessary, safe and non-judgemental space for anyone affected by cancer to come for here and now support at our Information Pod. Whilst holding mobile pod slots in additional areas around the hospital.

Today we will focus on information, signposting and referrals made for emotional support. These include:

For the patient

Maggie's Cambridge referral or walk over/courtesy bus to meet the team

Macmillan Cancer Support patient line for support call with advisor or option of Macmillan Buddy application

For the family member

Sophie's Stars

For Carers

Caring Together Charity (Cambridge and Peterborough)

Suffolk Family Carers

Carers Matter Norfolk

Online support and resource hub with regular Care for a Cuppa online support group Carers UK

For Young People who have a loved one with a diagnosis

Hope Support Services

The Osborne Trust

Young Adults with a diagnosis

Trekstock

Shine Cancer Support

Mind Over Cancer

End Of Life Support

We have information available and the Information Pod is a safe space for conversations no appointment necessary

We are continually working on information and support so that we can offer a range of tailored options for our users.

24/11/2025

Here it is! The For Men To Talk meetings schedule for week commencing 24 November 2025.

See https://utnIy8.short.gy/fmtt241125 for the full blog.

Don’t forget to sign up to the For Men To Talk newsletter via https://tinyurl.com/FMTTNL

For Men To Talk is a chance for men suffering with anxiety, depression and grief to talk with other fellow sufferers.

24/11/2025

We are open and ready to welcome you at the Information Pod on level 2 near Oncology & Haematology Radiotherapy to have a conversation. We can assist with information, signposting and referrals. If you are not visiting Addenbrookes but would still like to talk to us, please get in touch by phone 01223 274801 option 2 or by email add-tr.information-support@nhs.net

21/11/2025

The Information Pod will be back open on Monday. We will be able to assist you face to face, on the telephone and online via Attend Anywhere. If you need support the Macmillan Cancer Support patient line is open 8am – 8pm 365 days a year Tel: 0808 808 0000

21/11/2025

💙 Get active, feel stronger, connect with others

Our weekly group exercise sessions are designed for anyone 18+ living with or beyond cancer, helping you build strength, boost confidence, and move at your own pace.

✨ These friendly, supportive classes are completely free to attend and take place across Huntingdon, St Ives & St Neots, all held at your local One Leisure centre.

You don’t need to be a member, just come as you are!

📩 Want to join or find out more? Message us or email info@hccnthecharity.org

21/11/2025

Should you see this sign at the Information Pod when you visit, please do use the phone provided to call a member of our wider service team for assistance.

21/11/2025

The festive season is fast approaching 🎄Christmas can bring so much joy, but it can also be a time of huge stress. If you have any tips on how to cope through the festive period, when things get a bit too intense, pop them in the comments.

Although stress isn't a mental health condition, the two are closely related – stress can lead to poor mental health, and poor mental health can cause stress. Find out more about stress and how to look after yourself on our website💙

21/11/2025

21/11/2025

There are a range of patient videos available on our Cancer Services website, these include:

Welcome to Cancer Services' - Main areas including Cancer Support Service, and Maggies

Multi Disciplinary Team - Explanation of what MDT is, who is involved and how the team advise on patient treatment recommendations

Vascular Access, Central Lines - Where is Vascular Access Unit and information about different lines and how to care for them

Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT) General treatment and clinical information for new patients

Prehabilitation and Exercises' - Series of 4 patient information films relating to the REACT programme supporting patients with pre-habilitation and exercise

Prostate Active Surveillance - An education session for patients, who are on active surveillance for prostate cancer

Pre-robotic Surgery - An education session for patients, who are preparing for the prostatectomy procedure

Use the follow link to access the library There are a range of patient videos available on our Cancer Services website, these include:



Welcome to Cancer Services' - Main areas including Cancer Support Service, CPPG and Maggies

Multi Disciplinary Team - Explanation of what MDT is, who is involved and how the team advise on patient treatment recommendations

Vascular Access, Central Lines - Where is Vascular Access Unit and information about different lines and how to care for them

Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT) General treatment and clinical information for new patients

Prehabilitation and Exercises' - Series of 4 patient information films relating to the REACT programme supporting patients with pre-habilitation and exercise

Prostate Active Surveillance - An education session for patients, who are on active surveillance for prostate cancer

Pre-robotic Surgery - An education session for patients, who are preparing for the prostatectomy procedure

Use the follow link to access the library Cancer patient information videos | CUH

The films were generously funded by Addenbrookes Charitable Trust.

The films were generously funded by Addenbrookes Charitable Trust.

21/11/2025

For information about cancer services at CUH, videos/ helpful information and to meet our team use the following link to view our web pages.

The blue patient pack is also available, and can be used with the accessibility toolbar.

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/our-services/cancer-services/

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/our-services/cancer-services/cancer-patient-information-and-support/cancer-patient-information-pack/