Wessex Cancer Support

24/06/2026

📣Time is running out - only 1 week left to register!!

Come join us on Saturday 11th July at Wide Lane, Eastleigh for the ultimate fun inflatable obstacle course.

Climb it. Crawl it. Conquer it.
All while supporting local people affected by cancer. Don’t miss out – sign up now!💜

21/06/2026

18/06/2026

Don’t forget to come and say hello to us you’re heading to the IOW festival!❤️

Home made goodies 💍
Massages (Friday and Saturday)💆‍♀️
Leave a message of hope 🩷

15/06/2026

This is more than a Trustee role - it’s a chance to make a real difference to someone facing cancer.

Every day, we support people across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight who are navigating the overwhelming and isolating impact of cancer. But more people need support, and that’s where you could help.

We’re looking for a Fundraising Trustee to help us grow our reach and ensure our support is there for everyone who needs it.

💛 First-time trustees welcome
💛 Full support and induction provided

📩 Interested? Contact Diane Cutler: [email protected]

👇 See comments for the full role pack on our website

08/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Big Quiz on Friday at Eastleigh FC - it was such a fantastic evening and wouldn’t have been possible without your support, energy, and great team spirit!
Congratulations to this year’s winners, Kingsway 👏

We’re also incredibly grateful to everyone who volunteered and gave their time to help run the event, and all the wonderful local businesses who donated a prize for our auction. Thanks to your generosity, we raised just over £4,000, which will make a real difference to people in the local community affected by cancer.

We hope you all had as much fun as we did 🥳

08/06/2026

We would like to extend a huge thank you to Seamless Entertainment for their incredible support and generosity.

At their recent event, An Evening with Peter Shilton, they raised over £600 for Wessex Cancer Support, an amazing contribution that will help us continue providing vital emotional and practical support to local people affected by cancer.

06/06/2026

If you head to Hythe, keep a look out for our wonderful post box topper in the high street. 😍
⭐ Our incredibly talented Knit & Natter group at the Waterside Cancer Support Centre created this to celebrate our 45th birthday ⭐
Thank you to all involved💜
To find out more about our services, click the link in the comments

04/06/2026

We're so grateful for being nominated by Matt, thank you so much for choosing Wessex Cancer Support.
It was wonderful to hear everyone’s stories and to learn more about the other charities chosen, all making a real difference in the local community.

04/06/2026

“This was the second diagnosis of cancer within three years.

“My husband had first been diagnosed in 2021. Initially, we thought it had been a reaction the flu jab. They had drained the lump as they thought it was a cyst, but after several procedures, the medical team decided an MRI was needed. The consultant said, with little comfort, ‘well, he isn’t riddled with cancer.’

“It was only on reflection after the MRI appointment we realised, we realised the consultant hadn’t meant he was clear of cancer.

“A week later my husband had a biopsy and then his tonsil removed – it was cancer. He was more prepared than I was and I found him trying to protect me by not sharing…

“You plan your life, you don’t plan for cancer. This was something that you hear happening to others, not us.

“We had moved to the Isle of Wight as part of our future retirement plans. Immediately, things were changing…

“After the operation, my husband required additional care and support. I was helping him with medication and helping to feed him…

“To cope, my husband just focused on getting better. As he should. He had switched off, just to put all his energy into getting through the throat cancer…

“You don’t want anyone to experience anything like this… I didn’t want to put the additional burden of how I was feeling on my son or husband. I realised that in order to support my husband, I also needed support.

“I had connected with Wessex early on. The support we received was brilliant…

“That’s why it’s important people know that services like Wessex exist. Everybody’s experience is different, but as a carer, knowing that support is available for you as well as the person with the diagnosis makes all the difference…

“…we’ve made some really good friends through this experience…
“We’re back to planning our holidays, continue to enjoy going to music festivals and… enjoying our new life here on the Isle of Wight.”

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Read Alison’s full story on our website:
https://bit.ly/4rxdCTh

If you, or someone you know has been affected by cancer, your local cancer support centre is here for you.

You can call or email your local centre, or drop in to speak to our friendly team.