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Read the blog posts below from organizations 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
07 October 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Nicola Jane | Your Cancer ServicesNicola Jane is one of the UK’s leading mastectomy and post-surgery bra and swimwear retailers. Founded in 1984, Nicola Jane started to help ladies that have had any type of breast surgery and underwent breast cancer treatment, find gorgeous bras and lingerie that make them feel confident and feminine again. Their selection of products has since expanded to […]
02 October 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Nottingham | City SpotlightThe incidence of cancer in Nottingham has remained stable over the last decade, however cancer survival rates for the city have signicantly improved. Nottingham has also seen an increase in cancer support services available across the city and surrounding areas. For our latest City Spotlight, we’ve taken a look at just a handful of some of […]
30 September 2020 — Robin Pritchard
20 for 20 Challenge | It’s In The Bag | Guest BlogIt’s in the Bag is proud to have joined forces with 19 other rare and less common cancer charities in a major new fundraising campaign. The twenty charities, all working with people with rare and less common cancers, are collaborating in response to the devastating impact of the Covid-19 crisis on charities and the people they support. The challenge started on […]
25 September 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Leeds | City SpotlightThe city of Leeds is home to one of the largest cancer centres in the UK and provides some of the most up-to-date treatment, care and support for people with cancer. For our latest City Spotlight, we’ve taken a look at just a handful of some of the incredible services on offer in Leeds. Please note, due to COVID-19 […]
21 September 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support | Your Cancer ServicesWith no local cancer care centre near East Devon and West Dorset, Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Groupwas set up in August 2018 to offer services to those affected by cancer in the local area. With the impact of COVID-19 this year, they have had to adapt and change what they do. We caught up with […]
14 September 2020 — Robin Pritchard
5 Minutes with ABCDiagnosis | Your Cancer ServicesThere are over 55,000 new breast cancer diagnoses in the UK every year, and due to the quality of screening and treatment it has one of the largest cancer survival rates in the country. Help and support for those living with breast cancer is an incredibly important part of their journey and organisations like ABCDiagnosis offer the information […]
09 September 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Belfast | City SpotlightRecent research from the Northern Ireland Cancer Research Registry at Queens University Belfast shows that between 2008 and 2017, the number of cancer cases in NI increased by 15% but there had been an increase in survival rates across the country. This is good news for the people of Northern Ireland who are supported by a range of […]
30 August 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Cardiff | City SpotlightAccording to recent research, the survival rate for all cancers for people living in Wales is continuing to increase. Which is good news for the people of Cardiff which is home to one of the UK’s largest cancer centres. Cancer support services in the city and surrounding areas have a great impact for those living with cancer […]
28 August 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Breast Cancer Friends Hampshire | Your Cancer ServicesSome of the most successful cancer support groups are founded by people that have lived through a cancer diagnosis and are therefore able to offer support, experience and empathy. Breast Cancer Friends Hampshire is one of those support groups. Created in 2014, this private Facebook support group was set up or anyone living in Hampshire with a breast […]
21 August 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Glasgow | City SpotlightAs the largest city in Scotland, Glasgow is not only home to the largest cancer centre in the country, but also an abundance of support services for those living with cancer in and around the city. For our latest City Spotlight, we’ve taken a look at just a handful of the amazing services in Glasgow. Please note, […]
