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27 April 2021 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Coventry | City SpotlightThe city of Coventry is known for its medieval cathedral, which stands roofless next to its 20th century counterpart because of a bombing in World War II. One thing that can’t be torn down however is the fantastic network of cancer support that serves the city. Our latest City Spotlight takes a look at just […]
26 April 2021 — David Allen
Scanxiety | Help & AdviceGoogle ‘scanxiety’ and you’ll quickly see that the anxiety people feel before, during and after cancers scans or appointments is more or less universal. As someone who, four years after successful cervical cancer surgery, experiences scanxiety before, during and after every vaguely medical appointment (yes, even an unrelated trip to the dentist or optician will trigger it!), I […]
21 April 2021 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Vinehealth | Your Cancer ServicesTechnology for people living with cancer has advanced in recent years and the use of smartphone applications has increased over the last 12 months because of the effects of COVID-19. The Vinehealth app helps people living with cancer to track their symptoms, manage their medications and understand their care. Our mission is to empower people […]
12 April 2021 — David Allen
Cancer Services You Never Thought Of | Help & AdviceSometimes you just don’t know what you don’t know. This is definitely the case with cancer support services. As someone living with cancer, or as someone close to someone who is, it’s a big and important step to look for support. And if you’re reading this, then you’ve found your way to Cancer Care Map, which is […]
11 April 2021 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Newport | City SpotlightSituated on the River Usk, Newport is Wales’ third largest city. Famous for the city’s port and castle, it is also well known for its cancer support services in the area. As part of our latest City Spotlight, we take a look at just couple of the fantastic cancer support organisations in Newport, Wales. Please […]
02 April 2021 — David Allen
5 Minutes with wHoo Cares | Your Cancer ServiceswHoo Cares opened their doors in 2016 with 3 members of staff and a handful of willing volunteers who wanted to make a positive difference to people in their community in a rural area of Medway in Kent, known as the Hoo Peninsula. Over the past 5 years they have grown to a team of 8 […]
28 March 2021 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Aberdeen | City SpotlightThe city of Aberdeen is most notably known for its fishing and shipping industries and is the 3rd largest city in Scotland. As a city it also has an incredible offering of cancer support services for those living in and around the city. Our latest City Spotlight takes a look at just a small collection […]
21 March 2021 — David Allen
Yes to Life “Nutritional Science and Cancer” Online Congress | Your Cancer ServicesJoin Yes to Life on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th March for their incredible online event taking a look at the correlation between nutritional science and cancer. Experts in the field will discuss and explore the topic with a mix of talks and masterclasses. Research into the effects of nutrition in cancer is accelerating, notably […]
15 March 2021 — David Allen
One Cancer Voice: Plotting a route out of the pandemic and towards world-leading cancer servicesWe’ve joined 46 other cancer charities to tell the UK governments a united message: we are ready to work with you to help plot a route out of the pandemic, and towards world leading cancer services. Below is our full statement. Governments across the UK have bold ambitions to improve cancer survival and transform patients’ […]
13 March 2021 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Hull | City SpotlightThe port city of Kingston Upon Hull, more commonly known as Hull, has a history dating back to the 12th century. Today it is a thriving city and was even the UK City of Culture in 2017. Our latest City Spotlight shines a light at some of the cancer support services in the city of […]
