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Ulster Cancer Foundation
Pavillion 2
Belvoir Park Hospital
Hospital Road
Belfast
BT8 8JR
Tel (Helpline): 0800 783 3339
Web: www.ulstercancer.org
Best time to telephone: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
The Ulster Cancer Foundation is involved in many aspects of cancer, from prevention to patient support. It operates an information helpline for cancer-related queries for patients and their families, staffed by experienced cancer nurses, who can arrange counselling by personal appointment. Rehabilitation support services include the following.
- Breast cancer support service
- Laryngectomy support service
- Lymphoma support service
- Myeloma support service
- Prostate support service
- Ovarian cancer support service
- Fitting service for mastectomy patients - bras, swimwear, etc
- Headcoverings for patients with hairloss
- Counselling available at 5 cancer centres throughout Northern Ireland
- Art therapy
- Beauty therapy
- Colorectal support service
- Leukaemia support group
- Young adults support group
- Creative writing
- Reminiscene groups
- Living with cancer course
- Cancer information conferences throughout the year
- Patient advocacy group
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