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30 November 2020 — David Allen
If exercise were a pill, it would be prescribed to everyone | Guest Blog5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer is a community based initiative to encourage those living with and beyond cancer, families, friends and those working in cancer services to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at a local 5k Your Way group at designated parkrun events on the last Saturday of every month. The initiative was founded […]
29 November 2020 — David Allen
Opportunities to Promote Awareness & Support Men Living with Cancer | Guest BlogThe month of November sees a particular awareness of male cancers and mental health in males and is a great way to get men talking. We spoke to Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Sandra Dyer, from Transforming Cancer Services Team for London about opportunities for primary care nurses to promote cancer awareness and support men living with cancer. “In […]
25 November 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Manchester | City SpotlightCancer survival rates in the city of Manchester are improving and have aligned with those across the rest of England over the last 5 years. With an increase in cancer care in the region, there have been a number of cancer support services pop up across the city and wider county area. Our latest City […]
17 November 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Durham | City SpotlightAs one of the UK’s oldest cities, Durham is steeped in heritage and culture. Statistics tell us that cancer mortality rates in County Durham are lower than the national average of England, but they are rising. Durham has also seen an increase in cancer support services that are available in the city and surrounding areas. Our latest […]
15 November 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Equilibrium Studio | Your Cancer ServicesPhysical wellbeing when living with cancer is so very important and with social distancing and lockdown restrictions in place, the availability of exercise can be difficult. Founded in 2019, Equilibrium Studio is a London-based Pilates studio with a physical space in North West London but since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been offering classes online. […]
05 November 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Cancer Focus Northern Ireland | Your Cancer ServicesOne of the largest cancer support services in Northern Ireland is Cancer Focus NI. They’re a local charity which opened 51 years ago under its former name, Ulster Cancer Foundation, and work to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s lives. Their main service centre is at Eglantine Avenue in Belfast but their work takes them all across the country. […]
01 November 2020 — David Allen
Support for support groups in Humber, Coast and Vale Region | Guest BlogHumber, Coast and Vale Cancer Alliance is hosting a free online share and learn event for cancer support groups in the Humber, Coast and Vale (HCV) region. On Wednesday 4th November 2020, Humber, Coast and Vale Cancer Alliance (HCV CA) is inviting cancer support groups from Scarborough, Cleethorpes, Hull, York, Northern Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire and the […]
26 October 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Miiskin | Guest blogIn light of COVID-19, many people are taking health into their own hands, and that includes digital solutions that help you keep an eye on your health while at home. The Miiskin app helps users monitor their skin for any changes that occur in between routine skin checks. We sat down with the company’s founder, Jon Friis, […]
22 October 2020 — David Allen
Lymphoedema Community of Practice | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Guest BlogAs part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, nurse consultant Mary Woods from the Royal Marsden Hospital tells us more about lymphoedema, a condition that can be caused by cancer treatment, and what is being done by the London Lymphoedema Community of Practice to develop and improve the care provided. “Cancer related lymphoedema is a long-term […]
18 October 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Sheffield | City SpotlightThe city of Sheffield in Yorkshire has seen their incidence of cancer remain below national averages for the last 5 years, however the rate varies across different regions of the city. This week’s City Spotlight sees us taking a look at just a handful of some of the amazing cancer support services on offer in Sheffield. […]
