Cancer
Cancer is not a single disease with a single type of treatment. There are more than 200 different kinds of cancer, each with its own name and treatment. Most types of cancers are carcinomas. More rarely, they might be leukamias, lymphomas, sarcomas or brain tumours. For more inforamtion visit Macmillan website
Maggies Centre in Edinburgh
Maggie's Edinburgh is located at Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. It is open all day Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and some evenings. Anyone affected by cancer can drop in at any time, you do not need a referral.
Under one roof you can access help with information, benefits advice, psychological support both individually and in groups, courses and stress reducing strategies. Everything is free of charge.
For more details contact 0131 537 3131 or visit: Maggie's website
