News and Recent events (Page 4)
UHCW Support Group
07/08/17
This meeting of the UHCW Prostate Cancer Support Group, held in the Faith Centre at the Walsgrave Hospital, was well attended with 18 men and their wives/partners. The meeting was all about the advice services available to cancer patients. Macmillan generously funds the Coventry Citizens Advice to deliver advice using dedicated case workers…
Open Meeting of C&NW Prostate Cancer Support Group
15/06/17
Unfortunately, due to last minute commitments, last minute, Julie Hunt, from the George Eliot Hospital had to cancel talking to us about HOPE! Instead we had an informal and lively discussion on topics arising from the recent Tackle AGM and Conference entitled "Trials and Tribulations". Thanks to all participants who made it such and enjoyable and interesting evening!…
Tackle 2017 Conference and AGM
13/06/17
Annual Conference and AGM - 2017
“Trials and Tribulations” (sponsored by Prostate Cancer UK). This was a very positive, lively, and informative event. Click here for a summary of the sessions. A full report of the conference will be published in the August 2017 edition of Prostate Matters…
UHCW Prostate Cancer Support Group
05/06/17
This meeting, held in the Faith Centre at the Walsgrave Hospital, was well attended with 26 men and their wives/partners. Helen Ure spoke to us about The Hummingbird Centre which she set up initially in Rugby and now in Coventry. The centre provides facilities and events for the benefit of people affected by cancer…
Annual General Meeting
27/04/17
Our AGM was held on Thursday 27th April at Coombe Social Club, Binley. We had a good attendance, and the AGM itself was followed by a buffet and News Roundup. We particularly welcome two new Trustees - namely, Peter and Jenny Chapman…
Drop-In Centre - Coventry
27/04/17
Today was the first of our drop-in sessions at the Hummmingbird Centre in Coventry. It was quiet! If you are concerned or affected in any way by prostate cancer you are more than welcome to call in at the Hummmingbird Centre on a Thursday afternoon between 2 and 4 pm. The atmosphere is informal and relaxed and no appointment is necessary…
UHCW Support Group
03/04/17
This recently established support group is run by the Urology Dept of UHCW, Walsgrave. Meetings are organised by Mandinika (Mandy) Muzondo, Cancer Nurse Specialist. Meetings are held every 2 months on the first Monday of the month at 5pm. Meetings are in the Faith Centre on the Ground Floor of the Walgrave Hospital…
UHCW Support Group
06/02/17
This recently established support group is run by the Urology Dept of UHCW, Walsgrave. Meetings are organised by Mandinika (Mandy) Muzondo, Cancer Nurse Specialist. Meetings are held every 2 months on the first Monday of the month at 5pm. Meetings are in the Faith Centre on the Ground Floor of the Walgrave Hospital…