What happens when you go to a Maggie’s Centre? Will someone greet you at the door?

Hi - I’m 18 years old and have recently been diagnosed with (at least) stage 3B melanoma on my neck. I have a surgery next week for a SNLB and wide local excision and I’m completely terrified but don’t really have any support at the moment. I was thinking about going to a Maggie’s centre sometime next week but I’m just worried because I don’t know what to expect. Does someone who works there greet you and talk to you when you enter the building? I just have this silly vision of me going in and just standing there awkwardly and not knowing what to do with myself. 

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  • I visited the Maggie’s Centre at St James’ Hospital in Leeds. Wasn’t sure what to expect but was greeted by a lovely lady who made me a coffee and had a chat with me. Showed me to a lovely restful area with comfy settees and chairs, so relaxing. Somebody came and sat with me and we had a lovely chat about my cancer diagnosis and also spoke about my husband who has had a recurrence of cancer too at the same time. I found it a very peaceful and reassuring place and I am sure that everyone of these centres are the same. Good luck in your journey

    Mary

  • Thank you so much - that makes me feel a lot better! I’ll pop in sometime next week before my surgery :) Good luck with your and your husbands journey too x

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