Works starts on Cambridge 'anchor' cancer support centre
Construction has begun on a new Maggie's cancer support centre at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, scheduled to open in 2028. The facility aims to provide free emotional and practical support to those affected by cancer.
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The expansion of specialized support services is critical for improving the quality of life and mental health of cancer patients and their families.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Aimee Dexter and Mousumi Bakshi , Cambridgeshire Mousumi Bakshi/BBC Roland Sore received support from Maggie's Cambridge after his husband died from cancer A man who lost his husband to cancer has described a charity as his "anchor", as work begins on a purpose-built centre for people affected by the disease.
As it celebrates 30 years operating, Maggie's announced on Thursday it had started work on its new facility at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, due to open in early 2028.
Roland Sore, 62, has been supported by the charity for five years after his partner Andrew was diagnosed with cancer, which spread to his lungs and became incurable.
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