Cancer Support Drop-In

In Northern Ireland there are around 49,000 people living with cancer. Dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be a difficult experience, with people often feeling lost and not knowing where to turn for information and support.

Tim, the co-ordinator of the Cancer Support Drop-In, started his own cancer journey in November 2005 when he was initially diagnosed with cancer. It came back as secondary in February 2006 and then in June 2006, Tim was given a short life expectancy, but God had bigger plans for Tim and his family and he is now in remission. Tim has since set up the Cancer Support Drop-In to help others who have found themselves affected by cancer.

The Drop-In is run by volunteers who have been trained in cancer awareness. As well as providing information on the financial, emotional and practical support that is available from various organizations, the Drop-In has also welcomed guest speakers from local cancer support charities. The Drop-In is open on the first Wednesday of each month in Coffeecompany from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, and the team welcomes anybody who has been affected, whether directly or indirectly, by a cancer diagnosis.