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12 March 2024 — David Allen
Support for Prostate Cancer in the UK | Prostate Cancer AwarenessEach year, more than 50,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer making it the most common cancer in men. That means 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we take a look at some of the incredible support organisations specialising in […]
08 March 2024 — David Allen
IWD 2024 | Meet the Women behind Cancer Care MapInternational Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the world. This year, we’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the inspiring women behind Cancer Care Map; our team members and trustees, without whom, we would not be able to do what we do. […]
08 March 2024 — David Allen
International Women’s Day: A spotlight on women’s cancer servicesIn recognition of International Women’s Day, we’re championing a handful of the cancer support services for women across the UK. Whilst some cancers affect people of all ages and genders, the most common cancer types that specifically affect women include: Breast Cancer: Breast cancer is the most common of cancer types in women and a staggering one […]
22 February 2024 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Gold Geese | Your Cancer ServicesThere are over 1,800 new diagnoses of childhood cancer each year and charities like Gold Geese work tirelessly to help those affected. Taking their name from the colour of childhood cancer awareness (Gold) and the powerful birds that travel huge distances together whilst supporting each other (Geese), their work across South East Essex continues to […]
22 February 2024 — David Allen
Support for Oesophageal Cancer in the UK | Oesophageal AwarenessOesophageal cancer account for approximately 9,300 diagnoses each year in the UK, with 40% of occurrences in people over 75. Oesophageal cancer is a cancer that starts in the food pipe and is statistically more common in men than women. As February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on at some of […]
26 January 2024 — David Allen
Act On Cancer Together | Your Cancer ServicesIn Brighton and Hove, the rates of people attending their cancer screening appointments are lower than the national average. Cancer is a major contributor to the significant life expectancy gap in the city, with a gap of approximately 11 years between our deprived neighbourhoods and more affluent areas. In general, residents of highly deprived neighbourhoods […]
22 January 2024 — David Allen
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (22nd – 28th January), and we’re supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust to raise awareness of cervical cancer, encourage uptake of the HPV vaccination and cervical screening, and asking UK Government to prioritise cervical cancer. Prioritising cervical cancer as a health policy, committing to eliminating cervical cancer, and to […]
17 December 2023 — David Allen
Help & Support | Living with Cancer at ChristmasWhilst Christmastime for many is a season of rest and relaxation, for those living with cancer, it is not always an option as the worries of treatment lay on your mind.The good news is that there is still help at hand with helplines and online support available throughout the Christmas and New Year break. Helplines […]
20 November 2023 — Deploy Administration Account
SWAG Cancer Alliance | Our 3 Resource Hubs | Guest PostThe SWAG Cancer Alliance is responsible for working with providers, commissioners, and other partners to improve services and patient experience. The Alliance covers the 2.4 million people who live in Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon & Gloucestershire. We caught up with the team to find out about the recent projects. “At the SWAG Cancer Alliance, we wanted […]
14 November 2023 — David Allen
Support for Mouth Cancer in the UK | Mouth Cancer AwarenessMouth cancer is the 6th most common cancer in the world, but it’s actually much less common in the UK. Over 8,000 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer each year in the UK, which accounts for around 1 in 50 cancers diagnoses. November is Mouth Cancer Awareness month, so we’ve highlighted some of the support […]
