Éist Cancer Support Centre
Éist Cancer Support Centre
Éist offer emotional support and practical help to anyone affected by cancer in a confidential and relaxed environment.
One-to-one Services
- Counselling – For men and women, their family and their carers to help deal with the fear of a cancer diagnosis.
- Reflexology – Involves certain pressure points in the feet being massaged. The treatment encourages the healing process throughout the body.
- Phone Support Calls – Nurse consultations and advice.
- Bra and Prosthesis Fitting – Professional fitting is provided in a private, quiet and confidential space.
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage – Gentle massage for patients with Lymphoedema which reduces and minimises swelling, a condition which may result from surgery or radiotherapy. Measurement and fitting service available for compression garments.
Support Groups
Our support groups give you the opportunity to share your experience and be listened to. Facilitated by qualified counsellors, you meet other service users and help and support each other, as well as receiving helpful support and advice.
- Men’s Support Group – A sharing of resources and information for men diagnosed with all forms of cancer.
- Women’s Support Group – An informative support group for women diagnosed with cancer and an opportunity to give and receive support.
- Bereavement Support Group – Support for people who need help to come to terms with the passing of a loved one or family member through cancer.
- Children’s Support Programme – For children aged 5-12 who are experiencing the impact of a cancer diagnosis of a parent, or other significant adult.
- Prostate Programme – An informative programme which deals with the specific symptoms, concerns or fears that can be part of a prostate cancer diagnosis.
- Thrive and Survive – Helpful to those who have finished treatment or who may be on long term maintenance treatment.
- Walking Group – This group meets each week and their aim is to gradually increase fitness and pace, so every level is welcome.
