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16 September 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Harrogate | SpotlightThere are over 6,000 local and national support services listed across the UK on Cancer Care Map. Today we’re spotlighting some of the cancer support services available in and around Harrogate. The Dodgy Walnut – Support group for younger men and their partners who are living with, or affected by, prostate cancer. Although […]
27 August 2026 — Lia Rogers
Guest Blog | The Pixel Nurse – Restoring Confidence After Cancer Through Specialist TattooingIn today’s blog, we hear from Laura Jane Powell about her journey through nursing and oncology plastics, to medical tattooing. The Pixel Nurse began in a small, uninspiring hospital room at The Royal Marsden. After completing a foundation year in art, I decided that a traditional career in art wasn’t for me and chose […]
25 August 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer and Body ConfidenceWhen you’re dealing with cancer, it’s easy to say that the way you look should be the last thing on your mind. Of course, relatively speaking, it doesn’t matter. But for most people, changes to the way they look have a profound impact on how they feel. Some are happy to leave their new bodies […]
20 August 2026 — Lia Rogers
5 minutes with… REVAMP Wig BankIn today’s blog, we chat to REVAMP co-founder Titi Oderinwale about the wig bank giving disused wigs a new lease of life, and a new home. Tell us about your organisation The REVAMP Wig Bank was created after we noticed a simple problem through our wig restoration business, REVAMP. High-quality wigs were sitting […]
18 August 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer and Creativity – Support that focuses on the arts and self expressionIt might not be the first thing you think of when you think of cancer support, but getting creative can be a great way to find respite when things are difficult. To express yourself. To ease anxiety. To get out of your head and into the flow: to do something just for you. On Cancer […]
13 August 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support for Rural CommunitiesIn today’s blog we’re highlighting organisations that help connect people living in more isolated communities with support services. There is a lot of support available online, but if you live in a more rural area you might come up against barriers like limited internet access, lack of exposure to in-person conversations around cancer, and fewer […]
07 August 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Services in Cornwall | SpotlightThere are over 6,000 local and national support services listed across the UK on Cancer Care Map. Today we’re spotlighting some of the cancer support services available in and around Cornwall. Cornwall Cancer Cafe Podcast Weekly podcast which aims to offer understanding, companionship, and hope. Its hosts Matthi Clarke and Emma Coombe are […]
03 August 2026 — Lia Rogers
Respite and RetreatWhether respite means escaping the day-to-day, or spending quality time with those you love, there are organisations all over the UK ready to help you get away. It may be the summer holidays, but it doesn’t feel like that for everyone. If you’re feeling like a break is out of reach, Cancer Care Map lists […]
27 July 2026 — Lia Rogers
Sing It OutSinging can make you feel better in all sorts of ways. It can lower the stress hormone cortisol, help you build up your confidence, and allows you to express feelings you might not have the words for. For some it’s about self expression. Some find comfort in harmonising with other voices. Some enjoy the challenge […]
23 July 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer and Money – Financial Support and AdviceManaging finances is stressful at the best of times, but when you’re dealing with cancer, things can get complicated. There are a wealth of organisations out there ready to help lighten the load at a difficult time. From respite grants to 24 hour helplines, here we highlight some of the support available. Macmillan […]
