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Ayrshire Branch of the Scottish Association of Prostate Support Groups
Scottish Charity No. SC 029158.

Newly restarted as a working group of the above Association on 10th May 2005 with the aims of (a) promoting awareness of Prostate Cancer and its treatment among the people of Ayrshire, (b) support for members of the public who have been diagnosed/suffered Prostate Cancer and their carers and (c) the improved detection and treatment of  Prostate Cancer in Ayrshire and, through the Association, in Scotland.

Membership is free and open to all patients with prostate problems, relatives and carers who support the aims of the Group.  The Ayrshire Group is entirely self financing and donations to assist with achieving the above aims are most welcome.

Are you worried about the possibility of having prostate problems, have you been diagnosed or suspected as having prostate cancer, do you want to speak to someone with similar problems, either privately or informally in a group setting, or do you simply want to assist with the aims of the Association? 

Contact us by mail to SAPCa, Algo Business Centre, Glenearn Road, Perth, PH2 ONJ, by Email at supportprostate@tiscali.co.uk or (in Ayrshire) by Email to prost8@tiscali.co.uk or telephone 01294 211244. Our web site, with further information and various ‘links’ can be accessed at www.prostatescot.co.uk

Our Drop-in Centres are held in the offices of Ayrshire Cancer Support between 10.30 and 12 noon at 22 Wellington Square, Ayr (on the 2nd Wednesday) and at 16 Portland Road, Kilmarnock (on the 3rd Wednesday) of each month.

In conjunction with the Oncology Unit at Ayr Hospital we now provide a Patient Contact scheme. If you are worried about anything concerning prostate problems you can be put in touch with one of our members who has had similar problems and/or treatment. Get in touch via the Ballochmyle Suite, Ayr Hospital or by phoning one of our contact numbers.

Jim Steel
Chairman.

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Crosstalk Laryngectomy Support Group

A Larnygectomy is when someone has their voice box removed either totally or partially and is one of the lesser known types of cancer. The above group was formed in August 1996, and meets the first Wednesday of every month from 2pm-4pm in the Lister Centre at Crosshouse Hospital.

Our aim is to help the patient and their relatives/carers both physically and mentally come to terms with this operation. We have members who are willing to visit pre-operation and post operation, either at home or in hospital if requested to do so.

We as a group are linked to the National Association of Larnygectomee clubs and through this we can try and get our type of cancer better known.

Further information can be had by telephoning Mr Ernie Williamson on 01563 535728

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Muirkirk Cancer Support Group

Our group was started in June 2004 with a few friends getting together over a cup of tea or coffee to offer each other support. We now hold a monthly meeting in Garan House, Muirkirk, normally on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

In June 2007 we went out for the 4th bi-annual dinner when we invited other cancer patients, who do not attend our meetings for a variety of reasons.

Our aim is to put cancer patients and their families in touch with organisations which can offer their help and advice, not only to the members of our group, but to anyone in our community.

If you would like to know more about our group call Stephanie on 01292 661566 or email at stephessex@hotmail.co.uk

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These groups operate independently of Ayrshire Cancer Support and therefore Ayrshire Cancer Support cannot accept any responsibility or liability for the services offered or the websites that are linked to.