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PLANETS Support Groups and Patient Information Conferences
We understand that being diagnosed with cancer can be deeply distressing and we appreciate the isolation this can cause. We aim to replace that with a hand of friendship and support, one of PLANETS main focuses is to help patients on their cancer journey.
You may initially feel burdened with information so you should try to discuss all your queries and concerns with your doctor and other members of your healthcare team. There are numerous sources of support and information available to you. As well as all the information on the PLANETS website, you will also find other useful recommended websites listed at the bottom of our home page. PLANETS run Support Groups where patients can meet in person with a healthcare professional and other patients and form friendships and alliances as well as discuss any issues that you are experiencing. On a smaller scale, we organise ‘Coffee and Connect’ meetings which are patient led and allow you to meet informally, in small groups. This can help to ease any feelings of isolation. We also hold ‘Patient Information Days’ where patients can network and listen to presentations by medical practitioners in their specific field of expertise.
Details of these groups are posted below. Alternatively, you can e-mail us at PLANETS.
NET patients may find it useful to join the Neuroendocrine Cancer UK online groups. Pancreatic patients will also find a forum on the following link Pancreatic Cancer UK forum. Colorectal patients may find specific information in the Bowel Cancer UK online groups.
NEW – NET Patient Support Facebook Group:
Click here to request to join our group which can be found on our Facebook page.
It is with regret that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have cancelled our support meetings for the time being. PLANETS Charity have set up a closed NET patient support group where NET patients can discuss relevant issues, in private, with other NET patients and representatives of the charity. We are also organising ‘Coffee & Connect’ meetings which are small, informal, patient led gatherings giving you the opportunity to meet and chat with fellow patients.
E: contact@planetscharity.org T: 07793 451729
Upcoming Events:
NET Coffee & Connect Meetings
Please contact us if you would like to come to one of these meetings so we can let the host know who to expect. Some meetings will also have limited numbers. Coffee is on us!
Portsmouth based patient, Stewart, has invited patients to meet at his home in Waterlooville, get in touch for full details!
Friday January 28th – 10.30am
Maggie’s Southampton, Tremona Road (in the Blue Car Park on the UHS site)
Wednesday 2nd February – 2pm
The Grasshopper, Lower Parkstone (in The Snug)
Tuesday 8th February – 2.30pm
Online NET Patient Conference 2021:
The 2020 webinar can also be viewed here:
Past Events:
Virtual NET Patient Conference – Friday 27th November 2020
Thank you to everyone that took part in this webinar. Below are the links to some of the presentations:
Surgery for NETS – Arjun Takhar
Interventional Radiology – Sachin Modi
NET Patient Conference – Wednesday 17th October
Thank you to everyone that attended this day. Below are the links to some of the presentations:
Fatigue and Activity with NETS
Exercise Training and Psychological Support Before Cancer Surgery
Pancreatic Patient Support Meeting – Tuesday 20th February 2018
Thank you to everyone that attended this day. Below are the links to some of the presentations:
PLANETS NET Patient Conference – Friday 7th July 2017
Thank you to everyone that attended this day. Below are the links to some of the presentations:
PLANETS NET Patient Conference – Friday 1st July 2016
Thank you to everyone that attended this day.
Below are links to some of the presentations:
Cathy Bouvier NET PF Southampton 2016
PLANETS NET Patient Conference – Friday 3rd July 2015
Thank you to everyone that attended this day.
Below are links to some of the presentations:
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