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Search the blog posts below from organisations listed on the site to find out more about them as well as cancer care related articles in the news. If you would like to write a piece for inclusion, please contact us at hello@cancercaremap.org
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 […]
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 […]
03 March 2026 — Lia Rogers
5 Minutes with The Cancer Mum CheerleaderWe spoke to Sharon Goodway about her work as The Cancer Mum Cheerleader, her own cancer journey, and how she supports women through diagnosis, treatment and beyond. Tell us about your organisation? I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (which is a blood cancer) in March 2021, this was found in my eye […]
03 February 2026 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Blaize Lynch | Medical Tattooing for People Affected by Breast CancerWe spoke with Blaize Lynch, owner of SENI in Oxford, about her work in medical tattooing and permanent makeup, supporting people to restore confidence during and after cancer treatment. Blaize specialises in 3D areola restoration, scar camouflage, and permanent makeup for brows and eyeliner. “Hi, I’m Blaize, a medical tattoo artist based in Oxford […]
02 February 2026 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Heartburn Cancer UK for Oesophageal Cancer Awareness MonthOesophageal Cancer Awareness Month is an important time to highlight a cancer that is often diagnosed late, with symptoms that are frequently misunderstood or overlooked, leading to delays in diagnosis. We’re grateful to Fiona Kent from Heartburn UK for sharing their expertise and experience in this guest blog, highlighting the links between persistent heartburn, oesophageal […]
27 January 2026 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Ailsa’s Aim: Compassion in ActionWe spoke with Sara Whatley, Founder and CEO of Ailsa’s Aim, to learn more about the charity’s work in England and Wales, supporting people through cancer treatment and neonatal care. Sara shares how the charity began, who they help, and why simple, practical support can often have the biggest impact. “At Ailsa’s Aim, we believe […]
23 January 2026 — Jessica Bailey
Wellbeing, Your Way: Discovering What Helps You Feel More Like YouFor many people living with cancer or supporting someone else who is, finding a welcoming room, a circle of friendly faces and a cup of tea can be a real source of comfort. Traditional support groups offer a safe space to talk, listen and connect, and they continue to make a real difference. However, cancer […]
