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16 October 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Norwich | 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 Norwich. It’s On The Ball Charity for people living with and beyond testicular cancer. Supported by Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital’s oncology department, […]
15 October 2026 — Lia Rogers
5 minutes with… Bloom 43In today’s blog, we hear from BLOOM⁴³ about how they are supporting breast cancer patients to prepare for surgery. Their app is free and available globally. Tell us about your organisation… Our founder, plastic surgeon, Dr Saahil Mehta, was always being asked by patients ahead of their surgeries ‘What can I do […]
06 October 2026 — Deploy Administration Account
Marking 60 years of cancer supportTwo weeks ago David and Jonathan Dimbleby hosted a reception to mark the 60th anniversary of The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund in the wonderful setting of the Governors Hall at St Thomas’ Hospital. The hospital has a special association for the charity as it was where broadcaster Richard Dimbleby was treated for cancer before his […]
30 September 2026 — Lia Rogers
Pick a PodcastA podcast might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to cancer support, but for a lot of people, listening to others share their stories and experiences can be comforting, as well as informative. A kind of ‘audio companion’ if you like. It’s not always easy to talk. Podcasts offer an […]
22 September 2026 — Lia Rogers
Little Ripples – Support for children when a loved one has cancerYou have a cancer diagnosis. There is support for you. But what about your children? By Keri Bird, Founder and Volunteer CEO, Little Ripples When you receive a cancer diagnosis, the support available to you has come a long way. There are incredible charities, helplines, online communities, and clinical teams working hard to […]
17 September 2026 — Lia Rogers
5 minutes with… The Field DoctorIn today’s blog, we chat to Field Doctor co-founder Alex about bringing nutritious food to the doorstep of those that need support to cook and eat well in trying times. Tell us about your organisation? Field Doctor was founded in 2020 with a simple belief: food is medicine. Our co-founders came together with […]
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 […]
