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03 March 2026 — Lia Rogers
5 Minutes with The Cancer Mum CheerleaderWe spoke to Sharon Goodway about her work as The Cancer Mum Cheerleader, her own cancer journey, and how she supports women through diagnosis, treatment and beyond. Tell us about your organisation? I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (which is a blood cancer) in March 2021, this was found in my eye […]
01 March 2026 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Birmingham | 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 Birmingham. Chai Cancer Care – Charity for people of the Jewish community living with cancer and their loved ones and carers. The Birmingham centre offers […]
03 February 2026 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Blaize Lynch | Medical Tattooing for People Affected by Breast CancerWe spoke with Blaize Lynch, owner of SENI in Oxford, about her work in medical tattooing and permanent makeup, supporting people to restore confidence during and after cancer treatment. Blaize specialises in 3D areola restoration, scar camouflage, and permanent makeup for brows and eyeliner. “Hi, I’m Blaize, a medical tattoo artist based in Oxford […]
02 February 2026 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Heartburn Cancer UK for Oesophageal Cancer Awareness MonthOesophageal Cancer Awareness Month is an important time to highlight a cancer that is often diagnosed late, with symptoms that are frequently misunderstood or overlooked, leading to delays in diagnosis. We’re grateful to Fiona Kent from Heartburn UK for sharing their expertise and experience in this guest blog, highlighting the links between persistent heartburn, oesophageal […]
27 January 2026 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Ailsa’s Aim: Compassion in ActionWe spoke with Sara Whatley, Founder and CEO of Ailsa’s Aim, to learn more about the charity’s work in England and Wales, supporting people through cancer treatment and neonatal care. Sara shares how the charity began, who they help, and why simple, practical support can often have the biggest impact. “At Ailsa’s Aim, we believe […]
23 January 2026 — Jessica Bailey
Wellbeing, Your Way: Discovering What Helps You Feel More Like YouFor many people living with cancer or supporting someone else who is, finding a welcoming room, a circle of friendly faces and a cup of tea can be a real source of comfort. Traditional support groups offer a safe space to talk, listen and connect, and they continue to make a real difference. However, cancer […]
19 January 2026 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes With… Hastings Voluntary Action/Macmillan Cancer Champions ProjectWe spoke with Jane Dodson, Macmillan Project Manager at Hastings Voluntary Action, to learn more about the Cancer Champions Project – a community initiative offering peer support, drop-ins, and workshops for people living with and affected by cancer, aimed at raising awareness and increasing uptake of cancer screening and support services in the local area. […]
13 January 2026 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Hull | 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 Hull. Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) – Support group for people living with a brain tumour. Facilitated by a trained peer support volunteer, it usually […]
09 December 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Dr Clair Le Boutillier | Holistic Needs Assessment Explained: personalised care and support planning for people diagnosed with cancerIn this blog, we’re sharing a new project developed in collaboration with clinicians and people living with cancer, which focuses on improving understanding of the Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA). Through co-designed, accessible resources, including an infographic and animation, the project helps bridge the gap between clinical language and everyday experience, encouraging people to talk to […]
27 November 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes with… Choice Care 4U: Tailored Live-In Care ServicesWe spoke with Choice Care 4U to find out about their homecare services for people in Chichester. They provide specialised support for people living with cancer, offering physical and emotional care throughout treatment and recovery to enhance comfort and quality of life. Support can be arranged through local authority funding or privately. Tell us […]
