Welcome to June’s Newsletter and welcome to the new members who joined us for our June meeting.
Nurses:
The representatives from the Breast Care Unit were Nikita and Liz.
Two questions posed to the Nurses from members were sent to the nurses in advance of the meeting: 1. Please explain the difference between edema and lymphedema and 2. A member was required to have a mammogram. After the test she received a text message to say someone from the clinical team would be calling her. She wanted to know if this was the procedure now that results would be given over the telephone.
Breast Care Unit and Feedback:
It was flagged in patient reviews when attending the Breast Care Unit that patients did not know the name of the doctor or the nurse they would be seeing. The Unit now has a picture of the doctor and the nurse taking the clinic on the notice board in the reception area.
Talking Therapies:
Patients who have had a new diagnosis can access talking therapies at the Wellbeing Service. The Centre offers one to one advice on a wide range of topics. For members who have not accessed the Centre’s services, Centre details are: The Cancer Wellbeing Service, The Robert Horrell MacMillan Centre, Cavell Close, Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, PE8 9GX. Telephone number: 01733 678570
Bras and Prostheses:
Liz confirmed the Prosthesis Fitting Clinic is held at Peterborough City Hospital on the Women’s Health Ward. Fittings for post-surgery bras are also available. It is advisable to have a fitting every 2-3 years. Bras cost £25.00 and come in three colours. Payment must be made in cash. Orders take about 2 weeks. Swimwear is also available. The contact number is: 01733 677460.
Upcoming Events:
Strawberry Tea – 28th June 2.30pm-5pm
For those who have not got a ticket message helen.saggers@ntlworld.com, or post a message in the WhatsApp Group. Tickets can be paid for on the day. They are £5 each. There will be a tombola and raffle on the day. The address for the event is on the WhatsApp Group, and for those not in the WhatsApp Group the address will be emailed.
Please bring cash for the raffle and tombola. Please bring a chair/chairs
16 July 2025 – visit to Eloise Milton Keynes
A visit to the fitting suite at Eloise in MK has been booked. Arrangements have been made to car share. For those who could not make this visit another one will be arranged for later in the year. The fitting suite does not open at weekends which members who are working means taking annual leave if possible.
30 August 2025 – Picnic in the Park – Burghley House, Stamford
Joint event with the Rutland and Stamford Cancer Support Group. Members, friends and family all welcome. Look out for the Rutland and Stamford Cancer Support Group gazebo. Bring your picnic and chairs.
24 October 2025 – Wear it Pink Day
It would be good for the Group to do something collectively in October for breast care awareness month, if anyone has ideas for an event this month share them in the Group WhatsApp or message helen.saggers@ntlworld.com.
Other contacts
The Stamford and Rutland Cancer Support Group meet every fourth Tuesday of the month at 2.00 pm at Stamford Day Centre, 33 Ryhall Road, Stamford PE9 1UF. They also meet in Ryhall Methodist Chapel, Mill Street, Ryhall PE9 4HQ on the second Wednesday of the month 7.30pm and for coffee at the George Inn, Market Place, Oakham LE15 6DT 10.30am on the Thursday of the month.
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