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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 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Sheffield | 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 Sheffield. Bowel Cancer Support Group Support group for people living with or beyond bowel cancer including their loved ones and carers. Meet others […]
16 October 2020 — David Allen
The Importance of Primary Care in Cancer Diagnosis | Guest BlogA cancer diagnosis can be life changing. Our friends at Nurses.co.uk share their thoughts and advice below about the importance of primary care in early diagnosis and some of the signs to look out for in the most common forms of cancer. At this current time, if you have any concerns about yourself or your […]
10 October 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Macmillan Cancer Psychological Support | Your Cancer ServicesLooking after our mental health is more important than ever, and your mental wellbeing during cancer care is paramount. For this year’s #WorldMentalHealthDay, the celebrated theme is “Mental Health for All”. We spoke to the team at the Macmillan Cancer Psychological Support (CaPS) based at St George’s Hospital in London about the services they offer those living with cancer […]
07 October 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Nicola Jane | Your Cancer ServicesNicola Jane is one of the UK’s leading mastectomy and post-surgery bra and swimwear retailers. Founded in 1984, Nicola Jane started to help ladies that have had any type of breast surgery and underwent breast cancer treatment, find gorgeous bras and lingerie that make them feel confident and feminine again. Their selection of products has since expanded to […]
02 October 2020 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Nottingham | 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 Nottingham. PASIC PASIC provides emotional, social and practical support to families of children and young people with cancer living in the East Midlands […]
30 September 2020 — Robin Pritchard
20 for 20 Challenge | It’s In The Bag | Guest BlogIt’s in the Bag is proud to have joined forces with 19 other rare and less common cancer charities in a major new fundraising campaign. The twenty charities, all working with people with rare and less common cancers, are collaborating in response to the devastating impact of the Covid-19 crisis on charities and the people they support. The challenge started on […]
25 September 2020 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Leeds | 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 Leeds. Let’s Tackle It – Prostate Cancer Support from the Black Health Initiative Peer support group for men affected by prostate cancer who […]
21 September 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support | Your Cancer ServicesWith no local cancer care centre near East Devon and West Dorset, Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Groupwas set up in August 2018 to offer services to those affected by cancer in the local area. With the impact of COVID-19 this year, they have had to adapt and change what they do. We caught up with […]
14 September 2020 — Robin Pritchard
5 Minutes with Abcdiagnosis | Your Cancer ServicesThis article was originally published in 2020 when we spoke to Jo Taylor. Very sadly, Jo died in 2025, but her work with METUPUK and Abcdiagnosis carries on. There are over 55,000 new breast cancer diagnoses in the UK every year, and due to the quality of screening and treatment it has one of the […]
