26 min
My Cancer my Choices - Mandy Barter Talks to Lead oncologist nurse Mark Foulkes My Cancer My Choices Podcast
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My Cancer My Choices is a charity that gives people living with cancer the chance to have complementary therapies of their choice in a calm and caring environment.
The charity is run by volunteers and funded by money raised through donations.
A complimentary therapy is a holistic treatment, such as acupuncture, massage, reflexology...that complements traditional medicine. It is not a cure or a treatment for cancer.
Evidence shows that complementary therapies can make a difference to the side effects of treatment, and relaxation can have a positive impact on a person’s journey through cancer.
However, it’s not always possible for people with cancer to access complementary therapies. Juggling appointments can be problematic. They may not feel up to it. And not all venues or therapists are able to offer treatments to people with cancer.
Our therapists are all vetted to volunteer in the NHS, have satisfied government DBS checks, approved by Occupational Health and undergone NHS Cancer Patient pathway training.
They are all volunteers, giving their time and expertise for free.
Cancer touches many people’s lives, and each person will have their own experience and ways of coping.
Complementary therapy offers different benefits to different people. For some, it’s a chance to feel they’re doing something for their own wellbeing. For others, it’s much-needed guilt-free ‘me’ time. It can simply be a solution to a problem, or a safe space to forget, to laugh or cry, to talk or be quiet.
It’s your time to experience however you want.
My Cancer My Choices Links:
Website: https://mycancermychoices.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mycancerchoices
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycancermychoices/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mycancermychoices.co.uk/
My Cancer My Choices is a charity that gives people living with cancer the chance to have complementary therapies of their choice in a calm and caring environment.
The charity is run by volunteers and funded by money raised through donations.
A complimentary therapy is a holistic treatment, such as acupuncture, massage, reflexology...that complements traditional medicine. It is not a cure or a treatment for cancer.
Evidence shows that complementary therapies can make a difference to the side effects of treatment, and relaxation can have a positive impact on a person’s journey through cancer.
However, it’s not always possible for people with cancer to access complementary therapies. Juggling appointments can be problematic. They may not feel up to it. And not all venues or therapists are able to offer treatments to people with cancer.
Our therapists are all vetted to volunteer in the NHS, have satisfied government DBS checks, approved by Occupational Health and undergone NHS Cancer Patient pathway training.
They are all volunteers, giving their time and expertise for free.
Cancer touches many people’s lives, and each person will have their own experience and ways of coping.
Complementary therapy offers different benefits to different people. For some, it’s a chance to feel they’re doing something for their own wellbeing. For others, it’s much-needed guilt-free ‘me’ time. It can simply be a solution to a problem, or a safe space to forget, to laugh or cry, to talk or be quiet.
It’s your time to experience however you want.
My Cancer My Choices Links:
Website: https://mycancermychoices.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mycancerchoices
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycancermychoices/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mycancermychoices.co.uk/
26 min