St Giles Hospice offers a Specialist Women’s Cancer Support Service to listen and support women every step of the way. The team of qualified nurses offer confidential advice and information to women and their loved ones in a relaxed and supportive environment.

The focus is on cancer symptoms and treatments which can impact on body image, sexuality, relationships and wellbeing. Whether it’s treatment-induced menopause, fear of intimacy, urinary disturbance or loss of self-esteem, it is a place to talk in complete confidence.

Based at the Sutton Coldfield site, this service is available to women living with the effects of any cancer and the impact of its treatments within the catchment area of St Giles and Breast Friends. Specifically this means Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Kingstanding, Castle Vale, Great Barr, Lichfield, Tamworth, Walsall, Cannock, Rugeley and Burton on Trent.

Patients can self-refer by calling the nurses on 0300 330 1297.

Specialist Women’s Cancer Support Service:
Altered body image
Treatment induced menopause
Loss of femininity
Fear of intimacy
Sexuality concerns
Relationships and loss of confidence
Loss of self-esteem
Loss of self-identity
Adjustment problems
Coping/fear
Urinary disturbance
Bowel problems
Nutrition concerns
Skincare issues
Nerve damage/pain
Faith, beliefs and values
Carers/family support
Financial concerns