Individual appointments: Cancerpoint

What is Cancerpoint?

Cancerpoint is a complete programme of support for people with a cancer diagnosis and those caring for someone with cancer. Using a range of complementary therapies, the Cancerpoint programme enables you to create an individual package of care to help you through the experience of cancer.

Therapies and groups offered via our Cancerpoint service include:

• Integrative Doctors
• Counselling
• Nutrition
• Acupuncture
• Healing
• Homeopathy
• Massage
• Guided Imagery with Music
• Reflexology
• Self Help Techniques (relaxation, meditation and imagery)
• Shiatsu

Groups:

• Support group for people with a cancer diagnosis
• Healthy Cooking Demonstrations
• Active Relaxation Class

How does it work?

Cancerpoint is a non-residential service offering a complete programme of support for people living with cancer and their supporters.

Our professional and experienced therapists will work with you for an agreed period.  Regular reviews with key workers and therapists help make sure that you continue to get the right support as your needs and experience change.  There is no fixed limit to the number of sessions you may have.

The first step is a free Introductory Session with an experienced member of staff who can explain more about the therapies and full range of services we offer. Together we will agree a package of support tailored to meet your situation.

What therapies?

We offer a wide range of therapies to give emotional, physical and spiritual support as well as practical advice and guidance on ways of supporting yourself at home. We will help you choose therapies, groups and courses that complement each other and that offer you full support. Sessions are offered either on a one to one basis, as weekly groups or as single day courses.

Where will my appointment take place and how long will it last?

Individual appointments take place at Penny Brohn Cancer Care in Pill, on the outskirts of Bristol, and will last 50 minutes. Directions to our centre can be found here.

How much does an appointment cost?

As a Charity we are reliant upon voluntary and charitable support to fund our services. There is no fee for anyone attending Cancerpoint. We ask everyone who uses our services to make a donation if they are able to. Making a donation means that more people can be supported by us in future.

What if I need to cancel an appointment?

If you need to cancel an appointment please let us know as soon as possible so we can re-allocate your appointment to someone else who may need it.

If you have any questions, or would like to make an appointment, please contact us on 01275 370 111 or cancerpoint@pennybrohn.org

"Cancerpoint helped me to put the emphasis on me, I had none of the fear and despair of my previous cancer experience. I learned how to take control of my life rather than be swept along by it.”
Ann Fletcher, retired social worker