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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 […]
28 February 2021 — Robin Pritchard
Exercise and Cancer: Look Out for Lymphoedema and Prevent It | Guest BlogResearch shows that regular and appropriate physical exercise leads to numerous health benefits. Specifically for people who have a cancer diagnosis, exercising: reduces the side effects of cancer treatment; makes you feel less tired; strengthens your immune system; reduces pain; makes you sleep and feel better; and prevents future cancers and other conditions that make it easier […]
16 February 2021 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in York | City SpotlightThe city of York dates back to Roman times and is home to York Castle, built by William the Conquerer and the stunning cathedral, York Minster. In addition to the beautiful scenery and heritage, York is also home to an abundance of cancer support services. Our latest City Spotlight takes a look at just a small collection of […]
04 February 2021 — David Allen
Cancer Care Map: The Journey So Far | #WorldCancerDay2021It’s been 3 years since the pilot launch of CancerCareMap.org on #WorldCancerDay 2018. A lot has happened in that time, not only to the delivery of cancer care, but to the world as we know it, and support services in the UK have found new ways to adapt to the world we now find ourselves […]
31 January 2021 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Brighton | City SpotlightFamous for it’s beloved beach and pier, Brighton is a vibrant city for those that live and visit. Cancer incidence however has been on the rise in recent years and the city has seen an increase in support services for those living with cancer in the area. Our latest City Spotlight takes a look at just a […]
