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27 April 2021 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Coventry | SpotlightThere are over 6,000 local and national support services listed across the UK on Cancer Care Map. Today we’re spotlighting some of the cancer support services available in and around Coventry. Coventry Stoma Support Group Support group for people living with, or affected by, an ileostomy, colostomy or urostomy. Meet others with shared […]
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 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Newport | SpotlightThere are over 6,000 local and national support services listed across the UK on Cancer Care Map. Today we’re spotlighting some of the cancer support services available in and around Newport. Latch Charity providing free onsite accommodation and practical and emotional support for loved ones and carers of children being treated at the […]
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 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Aberdeen | SpotlightThere are over 6,000 local and national support services listed across the UK on Cancer Care Map. Today we’re spotlighting some of the cancer support services available in and around Aberdeen. Living with Secondary Breast Cancer – Breast Cancer Now Monthly group for people living with secondary breast cancer. Facilitated by a trained counsellor, […]
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’ […]
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 […]
