What the medical experts say

"The Cancer reform strategy has focused its efforts on reducing cancer waiting times and speeding up the patient journey from GP referral to Surgical assessment and treatment.
Whilst this improvement in waiting times was much needed, the patient experience can be a whirlwind of facts, treatments and shortened hospital stay. At the Haven, the patients holistic needs, lost in the practicalities of hospital treatment, are carefully and sensitively restored. Having time to spend with each individual, the Haven picks up where the NHS lets go - to restore the whole being of the women coming to terms with her new diagnosis of breast cancer and the lifelong effects of its treatment."

Mr Richard Linforth, Consultant Breast Surgeon, St Luke’s Hospital, Bradford

“This is an extremely important service that many of my patients receive.  Almost  without exception, they find the Haven an essential component of their treatment.”

Professor Charles Coombes, MD PhD FRCP FMedSci Consultant Oncologist, Charing Cross NHS Trust

“The Haven provides first rate day services for patients with breast cancer and their carers and contributes to the implementation of all relevant components of the Cancer Reform Strategy for the 3 Counties Cancer Network (3CCN) through their work programmes and by representation on the 3CCN breast, complementary therapies, allied health professionals and user groups.” 

Annie Young, Network Nurse Director, The NHS 3 Counties Cancer Network