Therapies
We offer a range of psychological, complementary and creative therapies, as well as social group activities.
You can find out more about our therapies, and ask for a referral, either from a health professional working with you (for instance your GP, Nurse, or consultant), or by contacting us directly.
A Video Introduction
Who we are, why the CancerCare charity was formed and what we can offer..(20min)
Rapport Magazine
..includes news and stories from people
involved with cancer, plus articles on
prevention,
care and treatment. This magazine, published
three times a year, is produced jointly with St
John’s Hospice
Bike the Bay
This Easter comes CancerCare's brand new event suitable for all the family. A 5 mile bike ride along Morecambe Prom taking in some great scenery of the Lakeland hills and beyond.
Find out more at www.bikethebay.org.uk
CancerCare's Cross Bay Challenge 2008
Mother Nature may have won the day, but over 550 people hit the bay on Sunday 10th August, travelling across its wind swept sands. This year it wasn't just the distance that was challenging, but 30mph winds which made the event harder than it has ever been.
Read all about it on the Crossbay website
What We Offer
Facing cancer, whether as patient, carer or member of the family, is almost always a life-changing experience. CancerCare aims to work with people as they come to terms with and manage these changes, in particular by providing relevant information and emotional, social and psychological support
Each year CancerCare supports over 1500 people - patients, families and carers - at its two main centres at Slynedales, Lancaster and the Lakes Centre, Kendal.
In addition, we support numerous people at our Friendship Groups around the area, with information and advice and with other practical services.
CancerCare Lottery
The CancerCare Lottery is one of our most important regular sources of income. It has been created to help us raise much-needed funds to pay for support of local people coping with cancer.
You can help CancerCare to help people facing cancer in North Lancashire and South Lakeland by becoming a Lottery Member and paying just £1 per entry, per week. Drawn every Friday. Each week you could win our first prize of £500! find out how...
Queen's Award Winners
CancerCare was one of the first ever organisations to receive the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2003.
Applications from anyone wishing to offer their services, on a regular or occasional basis, are always welcome.
About Us
CancerCare is a local charity dedicated to the support of cancer patients, their families, their carers, and those bereaved by cancer. read more...
Registration is now open for the 2009 StarWalk and this year we have a few added bells and whistles for your enjoyment, including a NEW ROUTE ! We will also be setting off at the earlier time of 9pm.
Join the fun at www.starwalk.org.uk
Do you want to be a hero?
On your own, with friends, as a group or class have some FUN and raise at least £100 over 12 months. Chose when you start and finish and raise money doing what YOU enjoy.
Find out why we need you and how you can help on the Local Heroes pages..
Volunteers
CancerCare’s team of committed and dedicated volunteers are integral to the success of the organisation.
They are involved throughout CancerCare and offer their time as drivers, receptionists, gardeners, DIY specialists, charity shop workers, events organisers and activists, collectors and in various specialist areas, including our Board of Trustees.