Cancer sufferers urged to seek support amid cost of living crisis
‘There is no doubt that receiving a cancer diagnosis, amongst all that it brings, has an impact on finance, adding to an already stressful time’
‘There is no doubt that receiving a cancer diagnosis, amongst all that it brings, has an impact on finance, adding to an already stressful time’
Donald Cameron MSP has said it is ‘deeply concerning’ that increasing numbers of people are waiting for cancer diagnostic tests in the NHS Highland region.
Cassie MacDougall shaved off her hair to raise funds for Cancer Research UK in support of her brother Kris McTaggart who has Hodgkin lymphoma.
Neil MacPhail started treatment for cancer in 2017 and was so scared he would lose his hair that he didn’t get it cut after that.
‘It’s a privilege to be available to people who have had a cancer diagnosis, and their loved ones.’
About £21,100 helped people pay for heating or clothing, while £3,030 was given to people struggling to cover travelling costs to and from hospital.
‘It is through your generosity that we are able to continue helping Kintyre people when they most need it.’
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