Our aim is to support people across Huntingdonshire who are coping with a diagnosis of cancer, to feel in control of their lives and be able to fully participate in questions about their health.
Cancer affects the whole family, not just the person with the diagnosis. It can be a frightening time, leaving people feeling unsure about the future and coping with the consequences of treatment. We believe that good care is underpinned by mutual respect, valuing diversity, understanding and support. Having a designated nurse who can provide emotional as well as medical support - to reassure and offer treatment at home, act as advocate, enabling those seeing multiple consultants to move information around the NHS systems - makes that an easier path to navigate.
Increasingly cancer can be lived with in the same way as other long-term conditions, particularly when individuals are actively involved in managing their health. The HCCN charity creates opportunities for people to come together with others in a similar situation to offer mutual support, as well as delivering a range of activities proven to mitigate the side effects of cancer treatment, such as exercise, emotional well-being and nutrition, and also education. All our activities are provided free of charge and we rely on fundraising, donations and grants to fund this work.
