With a combination of earlier diagnoses and better treatment, people are living longer and surviving cancer. However, a cancer diagnosis can be the most traumatic time in a person's life. Both the patient and family can be overwhelmed by anxieties about the illness, the future and their loved ones. Often those affected by cancer are uncomfortable expressing these feelings to their loved ones, but need an outlet where they can discuss their feelings in a safe and confidential environment.

Chai Cancer Care provides free counselling for individuals, couples, groups and children at 8 centres accross the UK or at the clients' own home. All counselling sessions are confidential. They deal with a wide range of issues, from psychosexual to concerns about the future. Children are helped to cope with their own or a family member's illness Chai counsellors are all expertly trained in dealing with issues caused by cancer; enabling clients to talk freely about their thoughts and concer