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Search the blog posts below from organisations listed on the site to find out more about them as well as cancer care related articles in the news. If you would like to write a piece for inclusion, please contact us at hello@cancercaremap.org
06 November 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Graham Storer, Norton Men’s ShedWe spoke with Graham Storer, Founder of Norton Men’s Shed in Norton-on-Tees, County Durham. He shared the story behind the Men’s Shed movement and explained how these valuable community spaces bring men together, offering a welcoming place for those seeking companionship and conversation while keeping their hands and minds active through shared projects. Of […]
22 October 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Sandie Fredriksson – ‘Take Back Control After Cancer’We spoke with Sandie Fredriksson, a breast cancer recovery coach and the creator of Take Back Control After Breast Cancer – an eight-week online programme combining audio coaching, guided meditations, practical workbooks, and science-backed resources. Drawing on both her professional training and her recovery journey, Sandie gives women straightforward answers to the most common post-treatment questions […]
14 October 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes With… Kabincraft Adventures – Costal Rowing in DorsetWe spoke with Liam Patton, founder of Kabincraft Adventures, a brand new organisation that focuses on coastal rowing in Dorset to support wellbeing. Accessible to all and involving gentle, no-impact movement, the rowing activities offer people living with, recovering from, or affected by cancer, the chance to reconnect with their bodies, build confidence and enjoy […]
07 October 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Art-For-Wellbeing With MedleyWe spoke with Isobel Murdoch, artist and founder of Medley, an organisation focused on art-for-wellbeing, set up in 2020. Through online art sessions, you can explore how doing something creative can help you feel calmer and more connected – offering an online space where anyone can experience the restorative power of making art. In this […]
02 October 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Diane Gasking, Oncology Massage and Lymphatic DrainageFrom sports injuries as a student to specialist training in oncology massage, Diane’s journey into massage therapy has been shaped by personal experience and a passion for helping others feel better in their bodies. Based in Strichen, north-east Aberdeenshire, Diane offers oncology massage and manual lymphatic drainage (along with other types of massage), in a […]
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 […]
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 […]
