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11 October 2023 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Arsenal in the Community | Your Cancer ServicesArsenal in the Community has been using the power of the Arsenal football club name to positively impact the lives of young people since 1985. The team delivers Health & Wellbeing, Sport, Social and Education programmes to over 5,000 individuals each week. We caught up with the team to find out more. Tell us about […]
25 September 2023 — David Allen
Support for Thyroid Cancer in the UK | Thyroid Cancer AwarenessThere are around 3,900 new cases of thyroid cancer in the UK every year. It’s most common in people in their 30s and those over the age of 60 and is has one of the most successful rates of treatment. We take a look at the cancer support services for people living with both Thyroid and Parathyroid cancer […]
23 September 2023 — David Allen
Support for Gynaecological Cancer in the UK | Gynaecological Cancer AwarenessCancers that start in the female reproductive system are called gynaecological cancers and include Cervical, Ovarian, Womb, Vaginal and Vulval cancers. Each year in the UK, over 22,000 women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer.September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, so we’re taking a look at the support services on offer in the UK. Go […]
20 September 2023 — David Allen
Shine Connect 2023 | The UK’s Only Young Adult Cancer ConferenceShine Connect is returning this year with Reasons to Be Hopeful, a hybrid conference taking place online and in person. Shine Cancer Support’s annual event brings together adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s who have experienced a cancer diagnosis. This event not only gives you a chance to meet others and listen to the […]
14 September 2023 — David Allen
Support for Childhood Cancer in the UK | Childhood Cancer AwarenessChildhood cancer accounts for around 1% of cancer cases in the UK, with 1,800 new cases are diagnosed every year. Survival for children’s cancers has more than doubled since the 1970s. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, so here we take a look at some of the cancer support services for Childhood Cancer in the […]
12 September 2023 — David Allen
BOLD Photoshoot – Pink Ribbon Foundation | Guest PostWe need you! For most women, losing their hair can be a very upsetting experience. Once the hair is gone, a different kind of beauty emerges. Other features draw our attention; delicately or strongly outlined cheekbones, cheerful freckles, the shape of the lips, a certain sparkle in the eyes. The hair no longer detracts our […]
04 August 2023 — David Allen
Navigating Cancer | Guest BlogWhen I was first diagnosed with metastatic malignant melanoma back in 2016, I could have done with a map and not just because I was told over the phone while I was away for work in Wales, a good three-hour drive away from home in Cornwall. Even once I got past the initial confusion of […]
19 July 2023 — David Allen
Dotplot Participant Request for Upcoming Workshop | Guest PostDotplot is a HealthTech company en route to developing the first at-home breast health monitoring tool. They aim to increase early detection of breast cancer by equipping people to check their breasts with clarity, ease and confidence so that any abnormalities can be flagged early. It is co-founded by Debra Babalola and Shefali Bohra, graduates […]
12 July 2023 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Koromiko Physiotherapy | Your Cancer ServicesOncology physiotherapy is a specialised area of physiotherapy that focuses on the rehabilitation and management of individuals who have or have had cancer. It involves the assessment and treatment of physical impairments and functional limitations that may arise as a result of cancer and its treatment. Koromiko Physiotherapy aims to help manage symptoms such as […]
14 June 2023 — David Allen
Cancer Care for the LGBTQ+ CommunityJune is when we celebrate Pride Month; a time dedicated to raising awareness and support for the LGBTQ+ community, we’ve taken a look at some of the support services out there for those in the community that are living with cancer. Research tells us that cancer in the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer+ community comes […]
