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Cancer charity is asking people to make them their first choice for support

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An Aberdeen cancer charity is urging sufferers to call on them for support as lockdown eases.

Bolstered by ongoing support from players of the People’s Postcode Lottery and voluntary donations, Maggie’s believes it is best placed to meet the needs of people living with cancer across the north-east.

It is asking those with a diagnosis to make use of the services on offer, but to ensure they call ahead for an appointment.

Maggie’s centres across the UK have been able to offer more than 34,000 support sessions to those living with cancer during lockdown.

Aberdeen’s centre head Kevin Mathieson said: “If you are someone living with cancer and who has been staying at home for the last couple of months, stepping outside of your home and back into the world can seem like a huge step.

“People will be worried about the virus, but after having kept themselves inside for such a long time, their self-confidence and resilience are also likely to have been impacted. We are here to help.

“Why not make an appointment with Maggie’s for your first trip outside?”

The charity largely relies on volunteer donations and has been able to support those who are shielding and those who would rather stay at home via email, phone or its online community.