Here are some organisations that may be able to offer support and advice on the issues covered by Gok's revisit to Kelly.
Breast Cancer Care
Provide support for anyone affected by breast cancer and campaign for improved standards of care. Lines are staffed by experienced nurses and specially trained workers with a personal or professional experience of breast cancer. Or you can visit the website for an email 'Ask the Nurse' service, discussion forums and more information about services across the UK
Helpline: 0808 800 6000 (Free. Lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm. For text, relay prefix - 18001)
Breast Cancer Haven
This organisation aims to improve the lives of anyone affected by breast cancer via individualised programmes of support and care. In a healing environment with highly skilled specialist nurses and therapists, offering programmes of emotional, practical and therapeutic care. There are Havens in London, Hereford and Leeds plus an outreach programme 'Breast Cancer Haven at Home'.
Enquiries: 020 7384 0099
Email: info@breastcancerhaven.org.uk.
Maggie's Centres
Helps and encourages cancer sufferers to be as healthy in mind and body as possible, also enabling their own contribution to their medical treatment and recovery. In addition they provide information including benefits advice, courses, stress-reducing strategies and psychological support both individually and in groups. No appointment or referral needed. For centre locations and online community visit the website.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Provide expert care, practical and emotional support for people living with cancer, plus families, friends and carers.
Helpline 0808 808 2020 (Free. Lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm)
Is a national charity helping women with the visible side-effects of their cancer treatment. Fun and informative skincare and make-up workshops are held across 56 locations giving women the tools they need to look and feel as positive as possible whilst going through treatment. Self-help support is also available through their new Confidence Kit.
Enquiries: 01372 747500 (Lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Email: info@lgfb.co.uk
Cancer Research UK
The world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. The website contains reliable, easy to understand patient information on all aspects of cancer, including hair loss http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/about-cancer/cancer-questions/hair-loss-and-wigs.
There are a number of suppliers of suitable lingerie for women after breast surgery, including:
Marks and Spencer
Eloise Lingerie
Amoena (UK) Ltd
