Maggie's, Cambridge
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, Maggie's can help.
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01223 249220Email us:
cambridge@maggies.orgWe're open:
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
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Maggie's, Cambridge
21 Milton House, Addenbrooke's Hospital
Puddicombe Way
Cambridge
CB2 0AD

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We’re here for you, whatever stage you’re at.
Talk to a cancer support specialist from Maggie’s, Cambridge
Talk to a cancer support specialist from Maggie’s, Cambridge
Talk to a Cancer Support Specialist from Maggie's, Cambridge
Whatever kind of cancer, whatever stage you're at – we're here with you.
Together, we will talk things through and help you find the information and support that’s right for you and your family.
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Welcome to Maggie's
Whatever kind of cancer, and whatever stage you’re at – we're here for you.
Our centre in Cambridge is a space for being together or for a moment alone, for getting going again or for meeting people who just get it.
All our cancer support specialists have expert knowledge about cancer and treatment, and many are NHS-trained.
The kettle's already on – just come in.
Cancer support
Help with money worries
Talk to a cancer support specialist
Speak to a psychologist
Let us know you're interested in getting help with money worries
We'll call or email you soon to talk you through whether it's right for you.
Help with money worries
Our benefits advisors can tell you what you're entitled to and help with practical things like parking permits and extra money you may be able to claim.
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Let us know you're interested in talking to a cancer support specialist
We'll call or email you soon to talk you through whether it's right for you.
Talk to a cancer support specialist
Our cancer support specialists can listen to how you're feeling, answer any questions you may have and help you find the support you need. You don't need an appointment, just come in.
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Let us know you're interested in speaking to a psychologist
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Speak to a psychologist
If things are getting on top of you, if you're scared, worried or feeling down, we're here. Our cancer support specialists can arrange to talk with you to see if our psychologist would be the right support for you.
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Sessions and workshops
Support groups – talk to others
Managing stress
Family and friends
Getting started with treatment
Effects of treatment
Living with ongoing cancer
Exercise
When treatment ends
Body image
Grief and bereavement
Eat well
Get creative
Find out more about what support group is right for you
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Support groups – talk to others
We run support groups for specific cancer types as well as for people going through similar experiences like men or carers. These groups are for sharing experiences, learning from others, and people often make lasting connections. Talk to us and we’ll find the right support group for you. Our kitchen table is at the heart of everything we do, and it’s also a place to meet people and hear others’ stories over a cup of tea.
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Find out more about how we can help you manage stress
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Managing stress
It goes without saying that having cancer can be stressful, but there are lots of things we can share with you to help make those feelings more manageable. As well as one-to-one and group support we have a six-week Managing Stress course that encourages you to try out different way of relaxation including managing anxious thoughts, meditation, visualisation and how to use these methods in every day life.
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Talk to us about the ways we support family and friends of someone with cancer
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Family and friends
We are here for you if you care about someone with cancer. We can help you find ways to have difficult conversations around cancer with your partner or children, support you as you come to terms with changes in your life or help you adapt to your new role as carer. You can also join our Friends and Family course, which covers practical things like how to care of yourself and the person you’re caring for, it’s a safe, non-judgemental group where you can share your feelings and concerns.
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Find out more about how we can help if you or someone you care about is about to start treatment
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Getting started with treatment
If you or someone close to you is about to start cancer treatment, then you may be concerned about what's ahead and how to prepare. We can help you get ready for whatever treatment you’re about to start. Our Getting Started workshops talk through the specifics of your treatment in partnership with your hospital team and our prehab sessions help you become more physically active and emotionally resilient before treatment.
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Talk to us about how we can support you with the effects of cancer treatment
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Effects of treatment
Having cancer treatment impacts on many aspects of daily living – bringing temporary or permanent changes and uncertainty. We can support you with things like pain management, sleep, fatigue, cognitive rehabilitation, menopause and androgen.
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Find out more about how we can support you if you're living with ongoing cancer
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Living with ongoing cancer
If you have a cancer that cannot be cured we will help you get a better understanding of what support is available, how to make full use of palliative care services, reduce feelings of isolation and decrease anxiety. We also have support groups where you can meet others in a similar situation and we're here for family members or carers too.
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Find out what exercise sessions we are currently running and what's right for you
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Exercise
Exercise and gentle physical activity can give you more energy and help build your confidence to deal with cancer and treatment. Our exercise classes include yoga, Tai Chi and walking groups. We know everyone has different needs, so we’ll help you find activities that are right for you.
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Talk to us about the end of treatment and how we can support you
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When treatment ends
Coming to the end of treatment can bring its own challenges. Friends and family may expect you to bounce back, but we know how hard that can be. We can help prepare you emotionally as well as with the practicalities of going back to work, staying active and positive. Our cancer support specialists are always here to talk about how you’re feeling post treatment and issues around fatigue and anxiety.
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Find out more about how we can support you with your body image when you have cancer
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Body image
Cancer and treatment can change the way you look and feel, and this can dent your confidence. We can discuss things like hair loss and what to expect from surgery. We also work with an organisation called Look Good Feel Better, whose monthly workshops cancer help you to manage the visible side effects of your treatment. You might also like to try our Talking Heads workshop, which helps with worries about losing your hair, as well as how to buy and wear a wig or headscarf.
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Talk to us about how we can support you with grief and bereavement
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Grief and bereavement
If you’ve lost someone you to love to cancer, we’re here to listen to how you feel; we can help you find a way to go on and start to move forward. We’re here as long as you need us. If you’re a parent, we can support you in finding ways of talking to your children about what you might all be feeling. We also have a bereavement support group where you can talk to other people in the same situation and develop your own way of coping.
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Find out more about how we can support with nutrition and eating well when you have cancer
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Eat well
When you’re diagnosed with cancer, you may have questions about what food to eat. Our regular nutrition workshops are a chance to meet and talk to other people with cancer, discuss healthier options and discover what suits you best.
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Find out more about the creative workshops we run at Maggie's
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Get creative
Drawing, painting or creative writing can help you slow down, relax and process your thoughts, and can be a great way to explore and express difficult thoughts and feelings. Get in touch to find out what workshops we're running – they are open to everyone, regardless of skill or experience.
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Getting here
Maggie's, Cambridge
21 Milton House, Addenbrooke's Hospital
Puddicombe Way
Cambridge
CB2 0AD
Getting here by:
Car
You can get to the main building via Addenbrooke's Road entrance, Francis Crick Avenue.
Take the first exit on the roundabout at Robinson Way and then take the first right onto Puddicombe Way. Maggie's is in the third block of staff residences.
Find us on a map of the hospital site here.
Meet the team
Lisa Punt
Centre Head
Kathrin Hicks
Clinical Psychologist
Hayley Ryan
Clinical Psychologist
Graham Cone
Cancer Support Specialist
Kirsty Hoare
Cancer Support Specialist
Elisabeth Hayward
Cancer Support Specialist
Sue Hudson
Cancer Support Specialist
Hayley Webb
Centre Fundraising Manager
Helen Kingston
Centre Fundraiser
Stories from our centre
More storiesBrothers Jake, Luke and Toby tell us how Maggie's helped them realise how important it is to talk about our emotions.
Read storyErnest shares how Maggie's has supported him and his boys when faced with losing his wife Aga.
Read storySylvia tells us how Maggie's became her safe haven and listening ear when she needed someone to talk to.
Read storyNews from our centre
More news...Planning permission for a new Maggie's centre in Cambridge has been granted. The new centre will provide expert support for people with cancer as well as their family and friends.
Read newsMen with cancer are still less likely to seek support despite making up a higher proportion of cancer diagnoses in the UK*, according to annual data published by Maggie's.
Read newsMaggie's has made a series of recommendations to the government about what we think needs to be done to improve the NHS for people with cancer.
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