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30 April 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services for Young People | Teenage & Young Adult Cancer Awareness MonthEvery April, several charities come together for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month (#TYACAM), aiming to highlight the specific needs and support available for those diagnosed with cancer between 13-24. Why is it important? Yesterday, the BBC published an article highlighting an increase in 11 types of cancer being diagnosed in young people. The […]
28 April 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Exeter | SpotlightThere are over 6,000 local and national support services listed across the UK on Cancer Care Map. Here, we spotlight some of the cancer support services available in and around Exeter. Force – Charity providing free support and information to anyone affected by cancer. Support can be accessed at the centre in Exeter and at local […]
27 April 2026 — Lia Rogers
Sharing the JourneyFrom celebrities to everyday role models, those choosing to share their experience of cancer are raising awareness and helping others feel less alone. There are hundreds of people out there on social media telling their story. Today we’re highlighting a few accounts that might offer strength, comfort and inspiration for anyone dealing with cancer. […]
22 April 2026 — Lia Rogers
Walks and Talks with The Loss FoundationIn today’s blog, Emma Rafferty tells us more about the walking and talking service run by The Loss Foundation, supporting people bereaved by cancer. The Loss Foundation has developed its nationwide ‘Walk & Talk’ events as a gentle, accessible way to help people navigate grief together. Founded in 2010 by Dr Erin Thompson MBE […]
16 April 2026 — Lia Rogers
5 minutes with… Stafford & Surrounds Prostate Cancer Support GroupWe chat to Mark Seaton about the prostate cancer support group he chairs in Stafford. Having started in 2025 as an informal group, they’ve gone from strength to strength, offering people affected by prostate cancer the chance to share their experience in a kind, frank and respectful space. The group is a member of the […]
12 April 2026 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Newcastle | 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 Newcastle. Gateshead Carers – Charity providing free tailored support and guidance to unpaid carers. Once registered, carers will work with an assigned wellbeing facilitator to support […]
30 March 2026 — Lia Rogers
5 minutes with… OPALOlder Peoples Action in the Locality was formed in January 2002 to help support people over the age of 60 living within Leeds postcode LS16. We have since developed a disused building into a thriving community centre for all ages. What services do you offer people living with or affected by cancer? We have […]
23 March 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Care Map in conversation with the Calmer Self CoachCancer Care Map’s co-director Robin Pritchard was invited on the Calmer Self podcast to chat to Nadine Searle about Cancer Care Map, who it’s for, and the different kinds of support on offer for people affected by cancer. Watch the episode here: For more on Nadine’s work, head to her guest blog with us here.
20 March 2026 — Lia Rogers
Gardening – How can it help?To mark the beginning of a long-awaited Spring, we want to talk gardening and highlight some of the outdoor focused activities and support groups listed on Cancer Care Map. So, why is gardening often suggested as a good activity for those dealing with cancer? It’s no secret that getting some fresh air and spending […]
10 March 2026 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Mark Rayment | Barbers Against Prostate CancerAs part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with Mark Rayment about his national pop-up barbershop initiative, using non-clinical settings to raise awareness of prostate cancer and spark conversations with men across the UK. From the Barbershop Chair to Parliament: Why Barbers Against Prostate Cancer Exists A lot of my working life […]
