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Cancer Connections

Hastings Voluntary Action Cancer Support Champions are working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to bring you this special event. A day to raise awareness of, and connect local cancer support services

Hear from leading specialists around nutrition, medicine and lifestyle, the latest research and developments, try out some complementary therapies, discover screening services, and discuss the future of cancer care.

 

  • Hear from our Cancer Support Champions
  • Discover resources for employees and employers
  • Take home a brochure and freebies

 

Confirmed special guests include:

  • Sussex Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
  • Jo-Ann Taylor, Head of Research
  • Dr Anna Cowley, medicine and lifestyle physician, consultant haematologist & clinical research lead
  • Conquest Hospital & Eastbourne DGH
  • Geoff Brown, Manager, Macmillan Horizon Centre
  • Dr Lisa Sansom - GP at The Hill Surgery

 

A support services marketplace featuring

  • Active Hastings & Active Outlook
  • Cancer Care Map
  • Care for the Carers
  • East Sussex Macmillan Counselling Service
  • Healthwatch East Sussex
  • Macmillan Information and Support Hub
  • One You East Sussex
  • Sara Lee Trust complementary therapy tasters
When
Jun 10, 2026 from 10:30 AM to  4:30 PM
Location
Hastings Center
The Ridge
Hastings
ESX TN34 2SA
United Kingdom
Contact
Phone: 07394804423

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