Individual appointments: Cancerpoint

What is Cancerpoint?

Cancerpoint is a complete programme of support for people with a cancer diagnosis and those caring for someone with cancer. Using a range of complementary therapies, the Cancerpoint programme enables you to create an individual package of care to help you through the experience of cancer.

Therapies and groups offered via our Cancerpoint service include:

• Nutritional therapy
• Meditation
• Acupuncture
• Relaxation
• Doctor session
• Imagery
• Massage
• Guided imagery with music
• Shiatsu
• Counselling
• Aromatherapy
• Healing
• Reflexology

Groups:

• Support group for people with a cancer diagnosis
• Creative writing
• Art therapy

These groups run at different times during the year. Please contact bookings or ask at your Introductory Session if you are interested.

How does it work?

Cancerpoint is available to anyone affected by cancer who is within reasonable travelling distance of Penny Brohn Cancer Care - find us. The first step is a free Introductory Session with an experienced member of staff who can explain more about the therapies and full range of services we offer. Together we will agree a package of support tailored to meet your situation. Regular reviews will ensure you continue to get the support appropriate to your individual needs.

What therapies?

We offer a wide range of therapies to give emotional, physical and spiritual support as well as practical advice and guidance on ways of supporting yourself at home. We will help you choose therapies, groups and courses that complement each other and that offer you full support. Sessions are offered either on a one to one basis, as weekly groups or as single day courses.

Where will my appointment take place and how long will it last?

Individual appointments take place at Penny Brohn Cancer Care in Pill, on the outskirts of Bristol, and will last 50 minutes.

How much does an appointment cost?

• 1 individual appointment costs £35.00 (donation rates are available)
• Doctor’s appointments are £75 for the first 50 minute consultation and £25 for subsequent 20 minute appointments (donation rates are available)
• Costs for groups vary
• Single day courses cost £60

Donation rate

To ensure our services are accessible to all we offer a donation rate for those with financial difficulties. We will discuss your needs in the Introductory Session.

How do I pay?

By cash, cheque or credit card, in advance or when you arrive for your session.

What if I need to cancel an appointment?

If you need to cancel an appointment please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can re-allocate your appointment to someone else who may need it. You can also move your
appointment at no extra cost to yourself. If you cancel on the day, or do not turn up for an appointment, then we reserve the right to charge you the full amount unless there are exceptional circumstances.

If you have any questions, or would like to make an appointment, please contact us on 01275 370 111 or cancerpoint@pennybrohn.org

"Cancerpoint helped me to put the emphasis on me, I had none of the fear and despair of my previous cancer experience. I learned how to take control of my life rather than be swept along by it.”
Ann Fletcher, retired social worker