Cancerbackup Jersey Cancer Information Centre, The Lido Medical Centre, St. Saviour, Jersey

The cancer information centre is based at the Lido Medical Centre and you can drop in or telephone the cancer information nurse specialist based there.

The cancer information nurse specialist provides cancer information, practical advice and emotional support which is free, independent, confidential and up to date. This service is available to all, including patients, their families, friends and carers, as well as health care professionals.

The nurse can explain and clarify medical terms and give information about all types of cancer and the different treatments used. The nurse can help you cope with the symptoms, side effects and other aspects of cancer.

For people who prefer to use a language other than English, a service called Cancer In Your Language is available at the Cancerbackup Jersey Cancer Information Centre.

Publications

The cancer information centre has a wide range of free, easy to understand booklets on most cancers and their treatments for you to take away. The information is up to date and includes practical ways of coping with cancer and its emotional effects.

The booklets on individual cancers describe what cancer is, which tests are used in diagnosis and how the cancer is treated, including possible side effects.

They also include sections on the feelings people often experience and ways in which people can help themselves. A reference section suggests organisations to contact for help and support and includes a list of books which may be helpful.

Internet Access

Access to the Internet is available at the cancer information centre. This gives patients the opportunity, for example, to research treatments with the guidance and advice of the nurse.

Contact name: Tracey Fallon, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

Address:
Cancerbackup Jersey Cancer Information Centre
The Lido Medical Centre
St. Saviour's Road
St. Saviour
Jersey JE2 7LA

Tel: 01534 498189 (Freephone: 0800 735 0275)

Fax: 01534 498373

Email a nurse

• 10am - 4pm (Monday - Friday)

Please phone to check that the Cancer Information Centre is open before making a special journey.

Cancerbackup Jersey is based at the Lido Medical Centre on St. Saviour's Road in St. Saviour.

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Connex bus service numbers 3b, 4, 21 and 23 run regularly from St Helier bus station along St. Saviour's Road. Visit the Jersey Public Transportation website at http://213.56.89.28/ for further bus information.