You’re Not Alone: Cancer Support Services Available To Help You.

A cancer diagnosis can be life-changing—not just for the person affected, but for their loved ones as well. At Eastham Group Practice, we understand the emotional, physical, and practical challenges that come with cancer, and we want you to know: you don’t have to go through it alone.

How Your GP Can Help

Our GPs are here to support you at every stage of your journey, whether you’re newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or adjusting to life after cancer. We can assist with:

Referral to Specialists: We coordinate with oncologists and hospital teams to ensure you get timely access to expert care.
Symptom and Side Effect Management: From pain relief to managing nausea or fatigue, we help ease your symptoms so you can focus on healing.
Mental Health Support: We offer a mental health plans, and signpost to community support groups to help you cope emotionally.
Care Coordination: Navigating appointments, treatments, and services can be overwhelming. We help organise your care across different providers.
Support for Carers: If you’re caring for someone with cancer, we can connect you with resources, respite options, and emotional support.

Local and National Resources

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support offers support and guidance in so many ways because cancer can affect your life in so many ways, they will do whatever it takes to give people the support they need.

Whether you need help paying bills, advice on benefits or treatment, or just want to chat, find out about the different ways we can help.

Fill in Macmillan’s brief Support Questionnaire to get your personalised help guide here.