We keep in touch with clinical nurse specialists, local cancer-specific support groups and a wide range of complementary therapists and mind/body/spirit practitioners.
By using the menu at the top of the page you can access details of local groups, hospital transport and further resources and links.
We are building up a library of relevant books and hold a wide range of Macmillan Cancer Support leaflets. We have reviewed a number of the books in our library.
Posts & Articles
Tietze’s syndrome
I had breast cancer 2 years ago. Six months later I had a new pain at the front… I was seen at the hospital by one of the breast team who recognised it straight away as Tietze’s syndrome – inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs and the sternum. Apparently it’s...
Scar tissue
When I had my lumpectomy plus level 2 clearance of lymph nodes under one arm, I finished up with a very raggedy, tight feeling scar which I am now told may be contributing to my lymphoedema. None of the doctors ever said that it was very important to work on the scar...
Nausea caused by tamoxifen
The first few weeks of taking my daily dose of tamoxifen I felt sick most of the day. I asked the oncologist. He recommended taking half the dose in the morning and the other half at night. I did this and the nausea went away. After six weeks or so I went back to...
Breast lymphoedema
I had to have a lumpectomy and a partial (level 2) lymph node clearance. The affected breast almost doubled in size right after the operation. Initially I was told some swelling was to be expected. When the swelling didn’t recede after some weeks, I was finally...
Here is a beginning
‘Here is a beginning’ was written by Jo O’Farrell. This is what Jo has to say about her book “Although I’ve been writing poetry for many years, I had no intention of publishing any of it until I attended a LYLAC (Live Your Life After Cancer) life coaching workshop in...
Events in January/February/March 2016
1. Living Tree Friday meetings every Friday 2.00-4.30pm Bridport Quaker Meeting House, South Street. January: 8th – 2pm Sheila Biddlecombe, Carers’ Caseworker West Dorset Locality. Amanda with gentle massage. 15th – 1pm Rising Voices singing with Jane, 2pm Tripudio...
Events in December 2015, January/February/March 2016
1) LIVING TREE FRIDAY MEETINGS every Friday 2.00-4.30pm Bridport Quaker Meeting House, South Street, Bridport DT6 3NZ. We are closed for two Fridays – 25th December and 1st January. DECEMBER: 18th – 2.00pm Tripudio with Elizabeth, 2.15pm Jane Simpkin, Macmillan Dorset...
The Living Tree Art Exhibition, autumn 2015
New Beginnings Exhibition by Members of The Living Tree 12-13 September 2015 I have been working with the Living Tree on and off since February this year. It’s a larger group than I would normally work with, but not every member joins in every art session. I have...
Visit to the Furleigh Estate, autumn 2015
I never knew
I always loved the reflections of the sky in the sea and here I am, in bed, feeling rough But in my minds eye the glittering sun on the water is my motivation and my power to heal. Watching the water day by day in my own world is only mine to keep, whatever my...
Visiting Farrs in Beaminster, August 2015
Group photo during a very enjoyable and informative tour round John Makepeace's house and garden.