A REVAMPED support group is taking to the internet to recruit new members and spread the word about "invisible" cancers.

Recover and Rediscover sprang into life earlier this year when Joanne Jagger decided a more hands-on approach was needed to encourage women to speak up about cervical, ovarian and other gynecological cancers.

Mrs Jagger, 45, from Dalton, who finished treatment for cervical cancer in February, began attending the group with her sister, Sue.

She said: "When I was diagnosed there was only this group. It was set up for those specific cancers but we are happy for anyone come along and have opened it to men too.

"The group is like a safety net, they know what you are feeling and we can say anything here because you feel invisible- it's the invisible cancer because people can never see how bad you are, but we have all been through it."

Formerly known as COVE (Cervical, Ovarian, Vulval, Vaginal, Endometrial Cancer Support Group), the group was formed around four years ago and run by 75-year-old Yvonne Bewley.

The retired auxiliary nurse said: "We've all got one thing in common, we've got cancer. It can start at any time and could happen to anyone so there are no age limits, we are a range of ages from 30 years up.

"Your family are already scared so you don't tell them everything - that's why we find it so easy to talk to each other about everything here. That's what you need to get you through life."

Mrs Bewley has handed the reins to Mrs Jagger and hopes the rebranded group will make more use of the internet and social media.

A new Facebook page, R&R Cancer Support Group, has been set up documenting the group's fundraising efforts and encouraging people to attend sessions and cards and leaflets have been distributed across GP surgeries and hospitals.

The group meet once a fortnight in Barrow Disability Centre from 2-4pm and will next meet on Thursday November 10.

If you would like more information email Joanne at randrcove@yahoo.com.

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