Every year, 375,000 people across the UK receive news from their doctor that completely turns their lives upside down: “you’ve got cancer”. The moment of diagnosis is such a destabilising experience that most people will hear nothing else beyond those three words. But you’re not alone. We’re here to help.
In our first episode we’ll introduce you to your peer support group. They come from a wide range of backgrounds. One thing they all have in common? First-hand experience with cancer in its many shapes and forms. They’ll tell you how they processed their diagnosis as well as offer advice, like what questions to ask your doctor and how having someone with you when you first hear the news can be enormously beneficial.
This podcast was developed in collaboration with the Cancer Psychology Collective.
Resources:
What to expect from an urgent cancer referral
Tools for personalised cancer care
For more information and resources relating to the content of today’s episode, visit our website at https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk.
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