SCARS

BEGINNINGS

Stalbridge Cancer and Recovery Support (SCARS) was founded in 2014 by Tracy White who, having been through the difficulties of cancer diagnosis and treatment, found that there was no local support for those who were going through the same.

Tracy's vision was that the group would be an informal and kind place where participants would feel relaxed and at peace.​
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SCARS founder Tracy White, pictured in 2014 at the launch event of her vision for friendly and caring cancer support in North Dorset
SCARS

MEETINGS

A Warm Welcome Awaits you in Stalbridge and Sherborne. ​ Our Drop ins take place every month and from 2pm to 4pm​
SCARS

CAN HELP YOU

Are you, or someone you know living with Cancer?
SCARS is here to help you​​
SCARS

USEFUL LINKS

Find useful information, support and advice on different types of cancer by visiting our useful links page

Some of the nice things people say about SCARS

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I first met Tracy at a McMillan coffee morning in Sherborne, Tracy was there to introduce and talk about a collaboration between Scars and Sherborne Surgery. This was the first time I had ventured into this environment. I was very nervous and in a fragile state after losing my husband to cancer a few months earlier. Although this wasn’t in Tracy’s remit on the day she took time to talk to me.  I found Tracy so comforting and sensitive. I found I was sharing a great deal of personal feelings, concerns and apprehensions.
Tracy is compassionate, friendly, caring and an excellent listener-  after 30 minutes I felt relieved, less emotional and I had found a new friend.
I have since visited the Scars monthly meeting which is informal coffee and cake, lovely ladies and visitors can share as little or as much information as they wish. Every person there has been affected in 1 or another aspect of this horrendous disease so they fully understand individual feelings and concerns.
It is the perfect place to share your feelings in a safe environment.

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I have been a member of SCARS since it began in 2014. Although, I have not had cancer, my father died of prostate cancer some years ago, so have been affected by what he went through. SCARS has helped many cancer patients, their family and friends in many ways, both practical and emotional. I wish it had been around when my Dad was ill. Long may it continue.

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I first attended a SCARS group meeting in 2016 after a breast cancer diagnosis and over the past 5 years have been so glad I made that decision. SCARS has given me so much support  when I was feeling very anxious and the meetings are a chance to discuss and share worries in a caring and confidential environment. Can't thank Tracy and all the members of the group enough.

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