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Read the blog posts below from organizations 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
26 March 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes with… Shine Cancer SupportWe spoke with Caroline Soloway, Programme Officer at Shine Cancer Support, to learn about the many various ways they help young adults with cancer to connect and find support, at any stage of their diagnosis. Tell us about your organisation? Shine Cancer Support is the only UK charity focused on supporting adults in their 20s, […]
25 March 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes with… The Farming Community Network (FCN)We spoke with Alex Phillimore, Head of Communications and Development at The Farming Community Network (FCN), to learn more about how this voluntary organisation and charity helps to improve the support available to those living with cancer in farming communities and rural areas. Tell us about your organisation? The Farming Community Network is […]
18 March 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes with… The Pickering Cancer Drop-In CentreWe spoke with Caroline McGibney at The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre, in Tunbridge Wells, to learn more about this self-funded charity which offers a supportive space providing information, guidance and complementary therapies for people affected by cancer. Tell us about your organisation, Caroline? The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre is a volunteer run charity based […]
10 March 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes with… The Otium Spa in EghamWe spoke to Natalie Day, Manager of the Otium Spa in Egham, to learn more about Cancer Touch Therapy. Treatments involve the use of a slow, light, rhythmical touch which aims to help people relax, reduce stress and anxiety, and relieve pain. Tell us about The Otium Spa, Natalie? The Otium Spa is a […]
06 March 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes with… PICC-Me LtdWe spoke to Nick Tyrrell, Director of PICC-Me Ltd, to find out more about their individual range of UK-made PICC line covers, sleeves, and chemo pump bags – a small business that began after Nick’s wife, Connie, had recovered from her cancer treatment. Tell us about your organisation, Nick? PICC-Me® was created in 2018. When […]
03 March 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes with… ABC Singing Club (Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre)We spoke to Josh Henshaw from the ABC Singing Club in Chesterfield to find out a bit more about a new singing group for anyone living with or affected by cancer, which offers people the opportunity to meet others with shared experiences and a love of singing! Tell us about your organisation? ABC Singing […]
17 November 2024 — Signet Consultancy
Support for Pancreatic Cancer in the UK | Pancreatic Cancer AwarenessThere are around 10,500 pancreatic cancer diagnoses every year across the UK, making it the 10th most common cancer diagnosed. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month, so we’ve taken a look at some of the pancreatic support organisations available in the UK. Pancreatic Cancer Action Focused on the early detection and public awareness of pancreatic […]
03 November 2024 — David Allen
Support for Lung Cancer in the UK | Lung Cancer AwarenessAlmost 50,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer each year in the UK, making it the third most common cancer across the country. It is more common in those over 75 and over 70% of diagnoses are caused by smoking. November is Lung Cancer Awareness month, so we’ve taken a look at some of the […]
16 October 2024 — David Allen
Breast Cancer Support Services in the UK | Your Cancer ServicesBreast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the UK and is accountable for 15% of all new cancer diagnoses. As more than 1 in 10 women receive a late diagnosis, it is always recommended you perform regular self-checks and if you suspect anything unusual, do consult with your GP as soon […]
27 September 2024 — David Allen
Shine Connect 2024 | The UK’s Only Young Adult Cancer ConferenceShine Connect is returning this year with Rebuilding Resilience, a hybrid conference taking place online and in person. Shine Cancer Support’s annual event brings together adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s who have experienced a cancer diagnosis. This event not only gives you a chance to meet others and listen to the experiences of […]
