Social Support
People living with cancer share their diagnosis stories and perspectives on the importance of social support.
Leslie’s perspective: Social support
Hear Leslie speak about the support she has received from her family, friends and healthcare team since her cancer diagnosis.
Leslie’s perspective: Creating a lung cancer network
Leslie shares her story about enrolling in a patient support degree in oncology, subsequently creating a lung cancer network, and how this has enabled patients to support each other.
Leslie’s perspective: The benefits of patient associations
Hear Leslie’s perspective on how speaking with other patients has provided the support she’s needed whilst living with cancer.
Cecily’s perspective: Patient support groups
Cecily shares her positive experience of joining a patient support group after her diagnosis, and how she has since become a mentor and buddy for other people in the group.
Cecily’s perspective: Staying connected
Hear Cecily speak about how she dealt with her cancer diagnosis during the pandemic, including staying connected with friends online.
Karen’s perspective: Your social environment
Karen shares how valuable support from family and friends is at the time of diagnosis. To be able to speak openly about your diagnosis is very important.
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