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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