Breast cancer testimonial volunteering programme

Volunteer programme to provide support and companionship to women diagnosed with gynaecological cancer who have a similar profile. The aim is to offer useful advice and resources for positive coping

Accompaniment and support to aid physical, psychological and aesthetic rehabilitation

The Dexeus Mujer Foundation offers a support and guidance programme for cancer patients through volunteers who have overcome breast cancer.

The aim of this programme is for patients who have physically and emotionally overcome breast cancer to help women diagnosed with breast cancer by offering them a model for coping positively and overcoming the disease.

What it consists of

The testimonial volunteering programme for breast cancer patients is a support and accompaniment programme aimed at women who have undergone breast cancer surgery to help them in their physical, psychological and aesthetic rehabilitation.

The volunteers are women who have gone through the process of physical and emotional recovery and who, through this programme, will share their experience with other women who are currently in the same situation they once faced.

Women who are coping with a breast cancer diagnosis need to identify with another woman who is an example of positive coping and who understands their concerns.

Benefits of the programme

For the patient

Normalises emotional reactions.
Reduces feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression.
Reduces feelings of uncertainty and/or loss of control.
Increases confidence in the future.
Facilitates coping and adaptation processes.

For the volunteer

"Volunteering helps me increase my personal competence."
"It allows me to experience the balance of giving and receiving."
"It allows me to improve my communication skills."
"It helps me analyse my own problems with more distance and gain a new perspective on things."
“It gives me satisfaction to be able to make a positive impact on society.”
“It increases my sense of personal well-being, self-esteem and quality of life.”

Diana and Silvia, who have participated in the programme, tell us about their experience.

Would you like to contact a volunteer?

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be very worrying. We want our patients to be accompanied at all times by both medical and paramedical staff for better support and guidance.

Would you like to volunteer?

If you think you can help other women who are going through the same situation you went through, please contact us.