Clinical nurse specialists (sarcoma)
We are a team of three clinical nurse specialists, Louise, Vicki and Helen who are passionate about supporting patients with a diagnosis of sarcoma. Our team can provide specialist knowledge, support and care to patients and their carers from diagnosis and throughout a patients pathway.
Cancer affects people in different ways. During your diagnosis and treatment, you may experience a range of emotions. These feelings can be difficult to cope with and it’s not unusual to have times when you feel low.
Sometimes it can help to talk things through. You might want to talk about treatment options, coming to terms with the news of your diagnosis or living with the impact that this has on you and your family.
We are pleased to offer sarcoma patients a personalised care appointment with the sarcoma clinical nurse specialists as an opportunity to talk things through via telephone. This meeting is an essential step ensuring the continuity and quality of your care.
You can find our contact details on the main sarcoma page.
How we can support you
As clinical nurse specialists we can support you by:
- Giving advice and support during tests, from diagnosis and throughout your care.
- Assessing and addressing your needs and concerns.
- Giving you time to talk confidentially about any questions, needs or concerns you may have.
- Providing you with current and up-to-date information about sarcoma and its treatment.
- Giving you information and contact details of local and national cancer services, workshops and support groups.
- Providing you with personalised information to promote your health and wellbeing.
- Giving you and your family emotional support.
- Talking to other health care professionals and services to make sure you receive the right care at the right time.
- Making sure you have information about any practical and financial support you may be entitled to.