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02 October 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Liz Brown – ‘Yoga for All’We spoke with Liz Brown – yoga practitioner, teacher, trainer and mentor – whose ethos is “yoga for all”. Based in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, Liz teaches inclusive classes for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, with a specialism in yoga for cancer. In this blog, Liz reflects on her journey, her values, and what makes […]
30 September 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Empath Theatre, WakefieldWe spoke with the team at Empath Theatre Community Interest Company, based in Wakefield, to learn more about their work, particularly their upcoming October performances. These new productions share the real-life experiences of living with cancer and the strength it takes to embrace each day. The play marks the end of a creative project led […]
18 September 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Support for Those Caring for a Loved One with CancerIf you’re looking after a loved one with cancer, you might not think of yourself as a ‘carer’. You’re a partner, a friend, a parent, a daughter, a son, just doing what people do for the ones they love. But if you’re supporting someone you love through cancer, you are caring, and you deserve support too. Caring can […]
02 September 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Medical Travel Compared – Travelling with Cancer: Top TipsIn this guest blog, the team at Medical Travel Compared — a comparison website specialising in travel insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions, including cancer — share practical hints and tips for anyone concerned about travelling during or after cancer treatment. Their service is free to use (they earn a commission from the insurer […]
02 September 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Ray of Light – Supporting Families Affected by CancerWe spoke with Catrin James, Family Liaison Officer at Ray of Light, a Welsh charity that offers a confidential space to support people affected by cancer, as well as their loved ones and carers. “Hello! I’m Catrin. I’m really happy to introduce myself as the Family Liaison Officer at Ray of Light, a charity […]
26 August 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes With… Young Lives vs Cancer, SouthamptonWe spoke with Liz Blunt, Senior Fundraising Engagement Manager for South Central at Young Lives vs Cancer, to learn how the team of specialist social workers at Southampton Hospital are supporting children and young people with cancer, as well as their families and loved ones. Tell us about your organisation? The charity Young Lives […]
11 August 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Nail Damage During Cancer Treatment: Why It Happens and What You Can Do | Guest Blog by Polybalm®This week’s guest blog takes a look at why nail damage can happen during cancer treatment, what it can feel like, why nails are more important than we might realise, and what you can do to help improve your nail health. This article was put together by Jonathan Slobom at Polybalm® – a natural nail […]
01 August 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Veterans in County Durham and Darlington with Cancer Information and Support | Guest BlogIn this guest blog post, we hear from the County Durham and Darlington Veterans’ Project as they share how they are supporting veterans with cancer information and support, while working to remove the barriers veterans often face when accessing health and wellbeing services. “In County Durham and Darlington, the percentage of people who have […]
30 July 2025 — Jessica Bailey
NeuroSAFE technique: how it works, benefits and outcomes | Guest Post by Santis HealthThere are often many options when facing cancer treatment and surgery. It’s important to discuss with your oncology team and raise any questions you might have to find the treatment that is right for you. If you have the option of private treatment, there may be procedures to consider that aren’t available on the NHS. […]
23 July 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Support for children when a parent has cancer | Help & AdviceThis article was originally published in 2021 but was last revised and updated in July 2025. When someone in the family is diagnosed with cancer, an early thought is often about what to tell the children. It can be difficult to think about what words to say and how to pitch the discussion about […]
