News and Recent events (Page 4)
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. It is a place where such people can meet informally or in groups. It offers counselling, alternative therapies, and courses - as well as acting as a drop-in centre. After Helen's talk, we split into four groups and discussed why men might be reluctant to visit their GP, and how these inhibitions might be overcome.
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. The Centre is on the 5th Floor, Coventry Point, Coventry, CV1 1EA. Coventry Point is the tower block in Orchard Way. There is a lift to the 5 th floor. Directions
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. This most recent meeting was well attended and took place on Monday 3rd April. The delicate topic under discussion was continence! For many men this is a temporary problem following radical treatment.
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. The February meeting was well attended and took place on Monday 6th February. The meeting was about radiotherapy and what is involved with this treatment. As usual the atmosphere was informal and there was ample time to chat over refreshments.