Breast Cancer Nurse
Breast care nurses are experienced in all aspects of breast cancer and its treatment. They are specialised nurses trained to provide patients, their families and carers with information, care and support from the time of diagnosis, throughout treatments and incorporating recovery and return to daily living.
Breast care nurses represent best practice in cancer care and the support that they provide incorporates the following components;
Communication
Rapport and an awareness of the woman’s needs
Availability
Reassurance
Practical information.
Aileen Emery
Breast Care Nurse
Phone: 041 9805100
Email: aileen@gkcancersupport.com
Breast Care Nurse is available
To talk to you about all aspects of your diagnosis and treatment
To listen and support you through all the stages of your journey
For an appointment
The breast care nurse is available to meet on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and you are welcome to drop-in at any time. If however you require an individual appointment it is advisable to contact the centre at 041 9805100 to arrange an appointment for a time that suits you best.
On occasion some men may experience breast cancer and they also are welcome to avail of services within the Gary Kelly Centre
Support Groups and Workshops
The centre also provides the following support groups and workshops that are facilitated be the breast care nurse. If you would like to meet other women with a breast cancer diagnosis you are welcome to attend any of the following groups:
- Breast Cancer Support Group (monthly)
- The Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group (2 monthly)
- The Secondary Breast Cancer Support Group ( 2 monthly)
- New Beginnings – this is a six week program for women who have just completed treatment for breast cancer.
- Menopause Course – this is a three weekly programme for women who are experiencing the menopause or menopausal type symptoms as a result of their breast cancer treatment.
