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Please note: most of these groups have been developed and organised by individuals and groups independent to Breast Cancer Care. Therefore, we can not be held in any way repsonsible for the content or outcome of these activities.
Amazon group - Fife Breast Cancer Support Group for the Younger Age Group
The Amazon group welcomes any younger women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Based in Fife, Amazon is primarily for pre-menopausal women and aims to focus on the needs of younger women through mutual support. The group meets in attendance with breast care nurses to offer support and advice. The monthly meetings are run on a very informal basis, with around 15 to 20 women attending. Support continues outside the meetings via the telephone or face-to-face contact.
Day of meeting: First Tuesday of the month
Time of meeting: 7.30pm
Meeting held at: The Breast Unit, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 OSU
Contact: Marlene Malloch or Susan Jamieson on 01383 627 091 or email Marlene on marlene.malloch@faht.scot.nhs.uk
Sarah's Stars
Sarah's Stars is a young women’s breast cancer support group In Warrington/Merseyside. An informal, relaxed and friendly group that offers emotional and practical support to younger women diagnosed with breast cancer. The group offers continuous support and friendship focusing on specific concerns of younger women and includes guest speakers, events and most meetings are attended by breast care nurses. Female friends and relatives are also welcome to attend.
Day of meeting: Last Tuesday of month
Time of meeting: 7pm
Meeting held at: venue varies
Contacts: Sue Moon 01925 711492, Carolyn Hanley 0151 4242491, Mary Gillingham 07766 648841, Yvonne Vanes Breast Care Nurse 01925 662244
Email: carolynhanley@btinternet.com
Young Women’s Adjuvant Chemotherapy Group – Manchester
The group is a professionally supported group of young women who are currently receiving or have recently finished chemotherapy treatment for primary breast cancer. At present the group meets monthly at Holt House, Christie Hospital and interested people should contact Lorna Richardson for more information
Meeting held at: Christie Hospital, Wilmslow Road, Withington, Greater Manchester, M20 4BX
Tel: 0161 446 3996
Email: Lorna.richardson@christie.nhs.uk
Breast Friends Solihull
Breast Friends Solihull is a voluntary breast cancer support group and registered charity for private and NHS patients. This group is open to people of all ages who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and has many younger women members. It offers friendship, emotional support and practical help to women and their families.
Day of meeting: Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month
Time of meeting: 7.15pm
Meeting held at: The SIMTR Conference Centre at BUPA Parkway Hospital Solihull
Contact: The helpline number for information about membership or advice on worries or breast problems is 0121 247 1558 or 0800 1313 500
Email: b.friends@blueyonder.co.uk or visit www.breastfriends-solihull.org.uk
Breast Cancer Support Group Stockport
A local support group for women under 50 years of age.
Day of meeting: first Thursday of month
Time of meeting: 10am – 12pm
Meeting held at: Pinewood Education Centre, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport
Contacts: Karen Dockery for more information Tel: 0161 4853 744 or Breast Care Nurse Sue Naylor 0161 4195 665
Norwich Younger Women's Group
The group is aimed at younger women who have had, or are having, treatment for breast cancer. It provides a point of contact for practical and emotional support.
The monthly meetings include visiting speakers covering a range of relevant topics, as well as frequent informal social events.
Day of meeting: Generally the last Thursday of each month (please contact the group for this information)
Time of meeting: approx 7pm
Meeting held at: Various locations in the Norwich area
Contact: Anna: janda@adnaj.freeserve.co.uk
The Snowdrop Group
Supporting young women with cancer, the group meets twice a month in the evening.
St Richard’s Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2LG
For more information contact: Clinical Nurse Specialists Tel: 01905 763936
Redbridge Breast Friends
Redbridge is an informal and friendly support group aimed primarily at younger women who have received treatment for breast cancer.
Day of meeting: First Thursday of the month
Time of meeting: 7pm-9pm
Meeting held at: King Solomon High School, Forest Road, Barkingside, Essex
Contact: Ann Murphy BCN, on 020 8970 8476 or email ann.murphy@bhrhospital.nhs.uk
The Harbour Girls
A support group which has been set up for current and previous breast cancer patients of the Harbour Hospital in Poole, Dorset. The support group is open to all ages and includes social and fundraising events, as well as offering support and information (including guest speakers and refreshments).
Day of meeting: Meetings are held on Wednesdays:
Dates for 2009: 20 May, 15 July, 16 September, 2 December
Time of meeting: 7pm
Meeting held at: Harbour Hospital, Poole, Dorset
Contact: Lesley Harrison on 01202 244 231 or email your enquiry to cwathen-neal@bmihealthcare.co.uk
West Dorset Younger Women's Support Group and The Bandanas
This group was set up in January 2004 in the hospital in Dorchester and has become more self governed over time. If you would like to know more details about the group, along with news of the next meeting, please contact one of the people listed below.
Day of meeting: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time of meeting: Varies
Meeting held at: Varies
Contact Breast Care Nurses: Ann Saunders or Lorraine Sars at Dorset County Hospital 01305 255160
Contact Co-ordinator: Nicky Imber 01308 458357
The Bandanas
Day of meeting: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Meeting held at: The Wey Valley Campus
Contact: Carol Escott 0753 2235 032
Young Women 4 Women
Young Women 4 Women is an informal breast cancer support group based in the Bristol area. The group is aimed at younger women and offers a chance to chat over coffee with someone who knows what it is like to go through a diagnosis. Everyone is welcome, no matter what hospital you attend, what treatment you are receiving or what stage you are at. There's no need to book ahead, just turn up!
Day of meeting: First Sunday of the month
Time of meeting: 3pm-5pm
Meeting held at: Breast Care Centre, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, 0117 975 3752
Website: www.Youngwomen4youngwomen.com
Email: yw4yw@hotmail.com
Exeter Younger Woman’s Breast Cancer Support Group
A professionally supported group of young women.
Day of meeting: First Wednesday of each month
Time of meeting: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Meeting held at: Force Centre, Corner House, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW
Contact: Contact: Sarah Delfont : 01392 406169 and Gill Gray 01392 402701 Email: Sarah.Delfont@rdeft.nhs.uk or Gillian.Gray@rdeft.nhs.uk