If you need inpatient care at Noble’s Hospital and feel well enough to spend time away from the ward, please do ask your medical team if you’re OK to spend time in the BtG Pod (Just behind a&e)
Macmillan Cancer Support Isle of Man
To read more about the support available from Macmillan on the Isle of Man visit: Macmillan Cancer Support.
The BtG Pod is available for BtG young people to meet with support workers etc.
To book the Pod your support worker should call : 07624 566957
Teenage Cancer Trust
BtG has close links with the youth workers attached to Teenage Cancer Trust units in the UK, we’re here to support in any way we can. The Teenage Cancer Trust Website gives lots of helpful information, visit their website: ‘Teenage Cancer Trust
Minds Matter
For nearly 40 years Minds Matter, formerly The Lisa Lowe Centre and Manx Cancer Help, has provided vital specialist psychological support to people of all ages and their families with long-term conditions.
For further information visit: Minds Matter
IOM Breast Care
IOM Breast care offers one to one support, for further information visit: IOM Breast Care
Naseem’s Brain Tumour Charity
Naseem’s Brain Tumour Charity offers support and advice to patients with brain tumours. For further information visit: Naseem’s Brain Tumour Charity
Council of Cancer Charities
The council of cancer charities provides further information: Council of Cancer Charities on the Isle of Man
Are you concerned about cancer? Learn the signs of cancer:
By knowing the 5 common signs of cancer in young people, you could help save a life.
These are persistent and unexplained:
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- Pain
- Lump, bump or swelling
- Significant weight loss
- Extreme tiredness
- Changes in a mole
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If you are worried you have cancer, see your doctor and be persistent. Keep on going back if you feel your issues are not being solved. The chances of it being cancer are very small, but it’s better to get it checked.
