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Wellbeing support demand for cancer patients grows
A report found complementary therapy sessions rose from 405 in 2021 to a record 965 in 2025
A cancer charity has seen an increase in demand for wellbeing support over the past five years, a reports says.
Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey published its annual report, external which looked back at the charity's work during 2025 and the progress made over its five year strategy period from 2021 to 2025.
The charity said counselling and higher-level emotional-support sessions more than doubled in Jersey from 407 in 2021 to 835 in 2025 - an increase of 105%.
Steph Gibaut, chief executive officer of Macmillan Jersey, said: "Behind every figure in this report is a person, a family and a moment when support mattered".
She added: "Over the past five years, we have transformed the way we support people affected by cancer.
"We are identifying needs earlier, offering more personalised care and providing a wider range of emotional, practical and wellbeing support."
The report found complementary therapy sessions rose from 405 in 2021 to a record 965 in 2025, representing an increase of 138%.
It also found the charity delivered 4,253 support sessions to Islanders affected by cancer in 2025.
Additionally, 308 people accessed its drop-in cancer support and wellbeing centre without a referral.