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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 […]
21 January 2021 — David Allen
Chat Together – A New Digital Support Group for Bowel Cancer Patients | Your Cancer ServicesThe latest initiative from Bowel Cancer UK, Chat Together is a free online support group for people living with and beyond bowel cancer. Creating a safe, supportive and informational environment, the group is a welcoming place to talk to others living with bowel cancer and to meet new people and share your experiences. During this […]
12 January 2021 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Newcastle | City SpotlightFor the people living with cancer in Newcastle and Gateshead, cancer survival are up nearly 10% over the last 20 years, with a network of fantastic cancer support services operating across the region. Our latest City Spotlight takes a look at the city of Newcastle and just a selection of the services available. Please note, […]
06 January 2021 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Red Zebra | Your Cancer ServicesFor the people of East Kent, Red Zebra Community Solutions was established through a series of mergers between existing charities which had been providing services to local communities for many years. Taking its present name in 2015, Red Zebra’s mission is to help to create stronger, healthier communities by supporting people and organisations. We spoke to them to find out […]
20 December 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Canterbury | City SpotlightThe city of Canterbury is one of the most visited cities in England and is of great historial importance with inhabitation in the area since prehistoric times. Today the city has a population over just over 55,000 and cancer incidence is slightly lower than the country average. For those living in the area, services are […]
17 December 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Liminal Health | Your Cancer ServicesOperating cancer support services during the COVID-19 pandemic is no easy task, but launching a new service mid-pandemic is on another level. Liminal Health began in July 2020 and was co-founded by Candice Hampson and Christine Beardsell, who met in the Antler Innovation accelerator programme. The company’s mission was inspired by Candice’s own experience as a two-time breast cancer […]
10 December 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Edinburgh | City SpotlightKnown for it’s Fringe Festival, Royal Mile and famous castle, Edinburgh is also host to an amazing selection of cancer support services for those living in the city and surrounding areas. The latest in our City Spotlight series takes a look at a handful of the incredible services available in the city of Edinburgh. Please […]
