Macmillan East Ren

Support and information in East Renfrewshire libraries for people affected by cancer.

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

A wee reminder that our Friday drop in is closed today. Back next Friday at Clarkston Library from 10.30 and our Wednesday drop-in at the Foundry is open as usual.

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

🐣Our Friday drop-in is on today 10.30 - 2.30 but closed next Friday for the public holiday

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

🐥Please note that there's no Friday drop-in on 3rd April due to the library being closed that day.

[Target Ovarian Cancer @TargetOvarian]

Feeling full quickly and/or loss of appetite are key symptoms of #ovariancancer.

If you’re experiencing these symptoms frequently and persistently, please see your GP.

���️ Share this to help more women recognise these symptoms and seek help sooner. Early diagnosis saves lives 💜

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

where you can talk to a volunteer one to one.

💚 If you're interested in attending, please get in touch for more details, including dates and times:

Call/Text/WhatsApp: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

GROUP SUPPORT: 💚 Yesterday we had our 1st meeting of our new monthly support group in Barrhead, led by our Macmillan volunteers, pictured here.

💚 This means people living with cancer can talk with others in a group setting, in addition to our weekly drop ins

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

For #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth check out Dr Liz O'Riordan's A-Z of Breast Cancer series of videos #BreastCancerAwareness

[Dr Liz O'Riordan @Liz_ORiordan]

In my A- Z of Breast Cancer, B is for BRCA

What is it, what it means and what happens if you have inherited a mutation or discover one when you’re diagnosed

Do you want me to do a deep dive into the genetics of breast cancer on my YouTube channel? Let me know in the comments.

Follow along so you don’t miss a day.

[We Are Undefeatable @undefeatable]

When George was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, one of his worries was that his girlfriend was going to be pulled into this journey with him 🏥

But she quickly came through, celebrating the small wins and motivating him, even on the tough days 🤗

#WorldCancerSupportMonth

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

Celebrating and thanking our Macmillan volunteers with a delicious afternoon tea 🍰☕️🧁🫖

[East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau @EastAdvice]

ERCAB will be closed on the Monday 21st of July. We will reopen on 22nd of July - you can either pop into our drop-in between 09.30 to 12.00 on Tuesday, contact us on 0141 881 2032 or e-mail us @ https://t.co/2D7yCyKB6E

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

support of all kinds, while highlighting our drop-in service for people living with cancer and their loved ones. 2/2

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

We had a fantastic time visiting Barrhead Men's Shed. An impressive space for men to get together and connect while creating and repairing a whole range of items.

Meeting up with other services in our local communities helps us stay up to date with sources of 1/2

[Pancreatic Cancer Action Scotland @pancanscot]

💜 “The opposite of despair is hope – and I chose to be hopeful.”

We’re revisiting Áine Wood’s story today, because it’s too important to miss.

Told she had no options, Áine kept fighting, and survived.

Read it here: https://t.co/dMsVnSeoHo

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

and we had a skin cancer awareness session from a retired skin cancer nurse.

All this learning will help us better support local people who come to our drop-in services.

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

Yesterday was the 2nd of 2 volunteer development days with our fellow Macmillan volunteers in Glasgow Libraries and @MacmillanLan

As well as sessions from @macmillancancer we heard from our friends at the @Beatson_Charity, @SamaritansScot, @PPWHospice, and @LifelinkGlasgow

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

We teamed up with Liz, one of our Macmillan colleagues from Improving the Cancer Journey, to highlight the different ways we can support people living with cancer and their loved ones.

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

Fantastic to connect with so many people at a community event in Barrhead as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, and share information about the support we offer. Our Macmillan volunteers offer a supportive listening ear for anyone affected by cancer.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[Macmillan East Ren @MacmillanERCL]

Members of our team attended a Talk Cancer Workshop given by Cancer Research UK this week. We heard about ways to reduce cancer risks, the positive impact of the 3 cancer screening programmes, and of early diagnosis. Thank you @CR_UK for a really useful session!

[Target Ovarian Cancer @TargetOvarian]

Today, on #WorldCancerDay, will you repost our symptoms video to help make sure everyone can recognise the symptoms of #ovariancancer?

For more trusted information about ovarian cancer, visit our website 👉 https://t.co/cAVwgy0vlR

[Breast Cancer Now @BreastCancerNow]

World Cancer Day is just one day, but breast cancer can affect anyone anytime.

Get to know your normal by checking your breasts regularly.

✅ Touch your breasts.
✅ Look for changes.
✅ Check anything new or unusual with a GP.