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Get support don't go it alone, contact Quitline on 233170 or e-mail us.
Tell your friends and family and ask for their support. If you have a friend or relative who also wants to quit - do it together.

Get active - find a new hobby or interest to help keep your mind off smoking, there is also lots of evidence that shows that increasing your exercise will help reduce withdrawal symptoms.

Set a quit date & stick to it. You can use a smoking diary to work out which day is good for you to quit or discuss it with your Stop Smoking Specialist at Quitline

Make your house a smoke free zone - ask anyone else who would normally smoke in your home to go outside. Get rid of ashtrays, lighters and cigarettes. Spring clean your house and car.

Change your routine - Avoid trigger points, if you used to smoke with a cup of coffee try having fruit juice instead. It is usually worth cutting out alcohol until your resolve is strong enough to resist the association of drinking with smoking.

Don't give in! Not even one puff. There may be hard times while you are stopping but stay positive and remind yourself why you want to quit.

Be prepared.
If you are going to use Nicotine Replacement Therapy make sure you have your supplies - and don't run out (remember you can get 10 weeks free from Quitline) If you are using prescribed medications Champix or Buproprion complete the course. None of these are magic pills but can really help with withdrawal symptoms.

Distract yourself, taking deep breaths, drinking water, walking away from a situation, having a piece of sugar free gum, all these things and many others will help cravings pass. Cravings get weaker and less frequent as time passes from your quit date.

Save your money & reward yourself. Start a jar to save your cash or put it into a separate bank account - remember a 20/day smoker will be spending around £1800 per year on cigarettes. Treat yourself once a week, month or save up for something you really want.

Be positive and remain positive, write a list of all the reasons you want to quit and the benefits of quitting. Remember stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health but there are lots of other benefits too - see Why Quit

What do I do now?

Contact us on Telephone 233170 (this may be an answer phone but please leave a number we will get back to you as soon as possible), e-mail or turn up to one of the new client sessions (session times are displayed on the left, underneath the menu)

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Bowel Cancer Guernsey was initially formed in 2002 as the Guernsey Bowel Cancer Awareness Charity, we rebranded in 2013 to reflect the greater awareness of bowel cancer in the Bailiwick and the part the charity plays in helping to get a positive message across to people throughout the islands. Our role is to actively promote the knowledge and understanding of bowel cancer within the Bailiwick and to encourage people to realise that bowel cancer is preventable and treatable if caught early enough. Our aim is to improve the awareness, prevention and diagnosis of bowel cancer within the Bailiwick. We are a member of the Association of Guernsey Charities No 247. For details of the services we provide click the read more links above.

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Bowel Cancer Guernsey was initially formed in 2002 as the Guernsey Bowel Cancer Awareness Charity, we rebranded in 2013 to reflect the greater awareness of bowel cancer in the Bailiwick and the part the charity plays in helping to get a positive message across to people throughout the islands.

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For the past 120 years, we've been making discoveries that have saved countless lives. But we have so much more to do. Our strategy sets out how we'll accelerate progress towards a better future.

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We save lives by preventing, controlling and curing cancer. We're working to beat all 200 cancers and rely completely on donations from people like you

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Gynaecological Cancer Support - Bright Tights Guernsey

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Support for women in Guernsey who have had gynaecological cancer and are undergoing treatment, or starting to recover.

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The Pink Ladies was set up in 2001 by several local women who were undergoing treatment for breast cancer and wanted contact with others in a similar position. We called ourselves "The Pink Ladies", drawing on the symbol of the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.
We are a member of the Association of Guernsey Charities, membership no. 252.
At whatever point in your diagnosis, treatment or recovery you find yourself, you may be experiencing feelings of fear, shock and isolation.

You may feel that you need someone to talk to about your diagnosis, treatment, or how to talk to your loved ones.

We understand the difficulties you may be experiencing and would like to offer our support and friendship at this or any time in the future.

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Here are some of the ways we can help:

A confidential Helpline

You can speak to one of our volunteers in strictest confidence. The number is 07781 415131. Please leave a message if the number is busy and your call will be returned.

Books and Literature

A library of books on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is available in the Breast Unit at the PEH. There are also books on breast reconstruction, physiotherapy, diet and other related topics, as well as a variety of information books and leaflets.

Talking to someone in a similar position

If you would like to talk to someone who has had some personal experience of what you are going through, please ask the Breast Care Nurse to arrange this or contact the Helpline. All members of this support group are able to offer emotional support as well as practical help, information and advice.

Monthly 'Drop In' Evenings

The meetings are very informal. We hope to provide a safe and freindly environment where women at any stage of treatment or recovery can come and find support from other women. The meetings are held at Le Grand Courtil (formerly Longue Rue House), st Martins, and the dates of the meetings can be found on our Support Meetings page of this website, from the Breast Care Nurse or at the Breast Unit.

Newsletters

A quarterly newsletter providing information on the forthcoming events such as talks on conventional or complementary therapy, fund-raising initiatives, interesting press articles or anything felt worthwhile of your attention.

Events

Fun events are organised throughout the year on the idea that laughter is the best medicine. Details of these are in the regular newsletters or on this website in the Events section.

Raising Awareness

Breast cancer is a common disease, as we know. Earlier detection and better treatments mean that more women can survive breast cancer. As a group, we feel it is important to participate in local and national awareness raising initiatives. Participation is strictly voluntary.

Raising Funds

Separate from the regular support group meetings, business meetings are held where those interested plan fund-raising activities. The funds raised are used to improve wherever possible the comfort, care and facilities for local women with breast cancer. Participation in fund-raising is not compulsory.

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The Pink Ladies was set up in 2001 by several local women who were undergoing treatment for breast cancer and wanted contact with others in a similar position. We called ourselves "The Pink Ladies", drawing on the symbol of the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. We are a member of the Association of Guernsey Charities, membership no.

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