Have you been recently diagnosed with cancer? Let us help.
Our Cancer Care Coordinators based in GP practices are here to provide personalised support for you and your family in Nottingham.
As non-clinical professionals, our Cancer Care Coordinators support patients from the beginning of their cancer diagnosis.
How can a Cancer Care Coordinator help?
Following a diagnosis, your Cancer Care Coordinator is your dedicated ally through your cancer journey. We offer emotional support, practical advice, and connections to essential resources. Your Cancer Support Coordinator will schedule regular reviews to ensure you have the ongoing support you need.
What is a Cancer Care Review?
A Cancer Care Review is a conversation with your healthcare team to discuss your cancer journey, concerns, and available support. If you haven’t had a recent review, please contact your GP practice to schedule an appointment.
Cancer screening
Our Cancer Care Coordinators also help GP practices encourage people to take up cancer screening. Early detection saves lives. Let us help you understand your cancer screening options.
Are you a woman or a person with a cervix aged 25-64? Then you are eligible for cervical cancer screening.
Your GP practice will invite you for screening every 3-5 years but if you have previously decided not to go but changed your mind – then just give your practice a call and make an appointment – don’t wait to be asked again!
Are you aged 50-71? Then you may be eligible for breast cancer screening.
Anyone registered with a GP as female will automatically be invited for screening every 3 years but if you are transgender or non-binary you may need to ask your surgery for screening. Males are not routinely screened as incidence is low. However, if you have any signs or symptoms, please contact your GP and they can refer you for screening.
Are you aged 50-74? You may be eligible for bowel cancer screening.
For those aged 54-74 you will be sent a home screening kit every 2 years. The programme is expanding to include people aged 50-53. If you are worried you may have bowel cancer, don’t wait for the kit to arrive – contact your GP.
“The work we do on behalf of GP practices in Nottingham not only supports professionals in primary care by dispersing new knowledge and sharing workload, but also creates a wider web of care for a cancer patient by connecting all their support networks together.“
Emma – Self Help UK Cancer Care Coordinator.
