Free, cancer advice and support is coming to Milton Keynes on Monday and Tuesday (February 4 & 5).
Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service will be visiting the area, with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and provide information. The team encourages anyone with worries relating to cancer to stop by, whether you’re living with cancer, or care for someone who is.
Cancer can impact all aspects of your life, not just your health.
In Milton Keynes the team are highlighting the financial impact of cancer. If you've been affected by cancer, your finances might not be your first thought, but many people are faced with extra costs they hadn't considered.
Macmillan research shows that 83% of people are, on average, £570 a month worse off because of a cancer diagnosis1. This is often due to being unable to work and having increased costs such as travel to hospital or increased fuel bills.
Details of the visit:
Monday 4 February Asda, Milton Keynes, MK1 1QB, 10am to 4pm
Tuesday 5 February Wolverton Tesco, McConnel Drive, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5RJ, 10am to 4pm
Tina Churchill, a Macmillan Information and Support Specialist on the unit, said: “It’s really important that people living with cancer are able to access the financial advice and support they are entitled to, so they can focus on what’s most important: their health.
“That’s why we’re coming to Milton Keynes, so we can answer any questions about cancer. Whether you want to know what symptoms to look out for, need advice about managing the side effects of your treatment, or want to find local support for carers, come along and see us. We’d be happy to help.”
For further information about Macmillan’s mobile information service, and planned visits, click here
If you are unable to visit the unit but have questions about cancer, visit www.macmillan.org.uk or call Macmillan free on 0808 808 00 00 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm).
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