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If you’re in the Essex area and want a bit of support……

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Hi!

I had ovarian cancer in 2002 and when I retired I decided to volunteer with helping to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms, and I volunteer, helping out with the local support group. It’s called COPES and, if you’re interested, you can look us up online.

If you’re in our area (and we have members from Colchester in the North to London in the East), you’re welcome to get in touch.

We run a free monthly coffee morning support group, alternating between the hospital women’s clinic and a local social club. We usually have a CNS in attendance when we’re in the hospital. We are very light hearted, except when someone has something serious to discuss. We do awareness raising talks for local groups and we also run all sorts of treats for our members and we work really closely with the hospitals Gynae Oncology teams, for Southend and Basildon hospitals. We meet quarterly with the medical teams and they support us in all our work. We have raised money for extras for the hospital teams…equipment, resources and comfort treats for patients.

If you’re in the area, or fancy finding out more, do drop me a message.

Our new members always remark how welcoming and relaxed we are. The whole group support each other, all being aware of what it’s like to be newly diagnosed or to have a recurrence.

copescharity.co.uk

Love,

Wendy xx

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Lyndy2

Copes is a lovely group Wendy! Bit far for me but thoroughly recommend xx

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Trickysite

well done, Wendy!

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Realistic

Wendy you've done amazingly 👏 and lm sure you are giving others hope. Im 5 years into this journey and truly believe like you l can get through this. Just so fantastic what your doing wish you were in my area. Love & big hugs SheilaFxxx

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wendydee in reply toRealistic

I think there is a list of local support groups on the Ovacome website, also the Target Ovarian Cancer website. Maybe look them up? xx

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Loorunner

Sounds like you do fantastic work! I'll definitely recommend (bit far for me sadly)

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Kjpip

That sounds amazing Wendy, I wish you were in Staffordshire instead!

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wendydee in reply toKjpip

I think there is a list of local support groups on the Ovacome website, also the Target Ovarian Cancer website. Maybe look them up? xx

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Alice77

Hi Wendy It sounds really helpful

Unfortunately I am several hours drive away but would otherwise get involved.

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wendydee in reply toAlice77

I think there is a list of local support groups on the Ovacome website, also the Target Ovarian Cancer website. Maybe look them up? xx

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Lilyada

such a good idea, Wendy! Wish there were more around the country! Best wishes, Angela

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wendydee in reply toLilyada

I think there is a list of local support groups on the Ovacome website, also the Target Ovarian Cancer website. Maybe look them up? xx

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Lilyada in reply towendydee

aha! Thank you Wendy, I shall investigate…..all best wishes, Angela x

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Jannibags

Sounds amazing Wendy! Unfortunately I don't think there is anything similar near to me in Manchester.

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Jannibags

Thanks Wendy, I'll have a look!

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