31 January 2025
In recognition of World Cancer Day on Tuesday 4 February 2025, Islanders are invited to join the
World Cancer Day, Closer to Home event, taking place from 10am to 3pm at the Jersey
Library.
This event is an opportunity for anyone affected by cancer, as well as for healthcare
professionals, to come together to access valuable resources and find out more about
Jersey’s Cancer Strategy.
The following services will be attending the event:
- Cancer.je
- Jersey Hospice Care
- Travel and Oversees Team (GoJ)
- Improving the Cancer Journey Jersey (ICJJ)
- ABC Jersey
- Health Benefits – Work & Family Hub (GoJ)
- Income Support and Impairment – Work & Family Hub (GoJ)
- Jersey Cancer Relief
- Help2Quit
- Friends of Jersey Oncology
- Viberts
- LibertyBus
- CLIC Sargent
- Customer Experience Team (GoJ)
- Live Life Fitness Coach.
Jersey Cancer Strategy Implementation Committee Chair, Dr Elizabet Gomes Dos Santos,
said: “This year’s World Cancer Day theme, 'United and Unique', reminds us that every
cancer journey is different. Still our strength lies in coming together to provide
comprehensive and compassionate care.
"By collaborating with charities and community
organisations, we can unite our efforts to address the unique needs of each patient,
ensuring they feel supported at every step of their journey. Together, we can build a future
where no one faces cancer alone.”
Attendees will have the chance to engage with various cancer charities, learn about
support services and participate in a Q&A panel from 2pm to 3pm with those leading the
strategy.
This interactive session will allow you to ask questions and gain insights from
experts in the field, including:
- Dr Elizabet Gomes Dos Santos, Strategy Lead
- Kerry Le Crom, Lead for Improving the Cancer Journey Jersey
- Sarah Evans, Primary and Preventative Care
- Lorna Pirozzolo, Cancer.je, Voice of Cancer Patients
- Susie Hazeldine, Travel Office Manager
- Antonia Rubio, Cancer Advocate and Charity Ambassador.
To reserve a free ticket to attend the Q&A panel visit World Cancer Day – Q&A panel.
Cancer Advocate and Charity Ambassador, Antonia Rubio, said: “It’s so important to
recognise that each person’s cancer journey is unique. Having the Cancer Strategy in
place ensures that each person’s individual needs are being catered for.
"Through my own
personal experience with cancer, it has been so wonderful to see the feedback I have
provided being taken onboard by the Network to review as areas for potential
development.”
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