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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
03 October 2024 — robinoystertitan66563
Understanding Your Core | Guest PostAs a qualified physiotherapist with over 24 years of experience, Becca has been helping clients improve their quality of life through a comprehensive approach of treatment, education, and goal-focused exercises. Here she tells us more about some techniques to help you understand your body for rehabilitation. Understanding Your Core Every client I see is treated […]
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 […]
09 September 2024 — David Allen
Understanding Your Core | Guest PostAs a qualified physiotherapist with over 24 years of experience, Becca has been helping clients improve their quality of life through a comprehensive approach of treatment, education, and goal-focused exercises. Here she tells us more about some techniques to help you understand your body for rehabilitation. Understanding Your Core Every client I see is treated […]
06 September 2024 — David Allen
Support for Blood Cancer in the UK | Blood Cancer AwarenessBlood cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, with over 41,000 people being diagnosed with it every year. With about 250,000 people living with blood cancer, we take a look at some of the charities and organisations offering support to those living with blood cancer in the UK. Blood Cancer UK This organisation […]
29 July 2024 — David Allen
Oncology Massage Training with Susan Findlay | Guest PostHave you been refused a massage because you have a history of cancer? This need not be the case as we gain a better understanding and make the appropriate modifications to accommodate the pathology. Read on and find out why working with a certified oncology massage therapist will be the safest route for you to […]
17 July 2024 — David Allen
Support for Sarcoma in the UK | Sarcoma AwarenessSarcoma is one of the rarest cancer types in the UK, equating to around 5,300 diagnosis each year – just 1.3% of cancer types. The main types of sarcoma are soft tissue sarcomas and bone sarcomas. July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, so we’re shining a light on some of the support organisations for those living […]
30 June 2024 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Birdsong | Your Cancer ServicesExercise has been clinically proven to assist those living with cancer and physiotherapy can help support pain management. Birdsong Yoga Physio is a service providing physiotherapy and yoga to anyone with cancer. We spoke to founder, Yvonne Whitehouse, to find out more. Tell us about your organisation? In 2021, having been a physiotherapist for nearly […]
10 June 2024 — David Allen
Support for Carers | Help and SupportWith an estimated 1.1 million carers in the UK supporting people living with cancer, we know that finding the right help and support can make an incredible difference to both the lives of patients and their carers. You’ll find hundreds of services on our Cancer Care Map that do just that, but to mark Carer’s Week, we’d like to […]
28 May 2024 — David Allen
Support for Bladder Cancer in the UK | Bladder Cancer AwarenessBladder Cancer is one of the ten most common cancers in the UK with over 10,500 people in the UK are diagnosed each year. It is more common in men than in women but more than half of cases are found in people over 75 years old. May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, so here […]
23 May 2024 — David Allen
Support for Skin Cancer in the UK | Skin Cancer AwarenessSkin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK with approximately 50 new cases diagnosed every day. Each May, we recognise Skin Cancer Awareness month, so here’s a just a couple of the support services to help those living with skin cancer in the UK. Melanoma UK This leading charity provides a […]
