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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 […]
15 July 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes With… REIKI Energy AlignmentWe spoke with Annie MacDonald, owner of REIKI Energy Alignment and a fully qualified and insured Usui and Karuna Reiki Therapist, to learn more about Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) – the Japanese term for ‘universal life energy’. Reiki is a complementary therapy that can be used alongside traditional cancer treatments to help relieve symptoms and side […]
11 July 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes With… Manchester DragoneersWe spoke with the Manchester Dragoneers, a dragon boating group and charity based in the north west of England, to learn more about their Saturday morning sessions open to anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis, as well as their loved ones and carers. Tell us about your organisation? Manchester Dragoneers was founded in […]
30 June 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes With… Freedom LeisureWe spoke with Freedom Leisure to learn more about the services they provide local residents at their centres across England and Wales, how they strive to “improve lives through leisure” and the tailored support they offer people living with, and beyond, cancer. Tell us about your organisation? Freedom Leisure is a not-for-profit charitable trust, […]
27 June 2025 — Jessica Bailey
The Power of Touch | Guest Post by Sian SheppardIn this guest blog post, Sian Sheppard, founder of Feelgood Fitness, explores how gentle, intentional touch can play a vital role in healing during and after cancer – helping individuals to reconnect with their bodies and discover a sense of comfort, acceptance, and normality. It is well known that touch is a powerful tool […]
