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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
23 May 2024 — David Allen
Support for Skin Cancer in the UK | Skin Cancer AwarenessSkin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK with approximately 50 new cases diagnosed every day. Each May, we recognise Skin Cancer Awareness month, so here’s a just a couple of the support services to help those living with skin cancer in the UK. Melanoma UK This leading charity provides a […]
13 May 2024 — David Allen
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 | Cancer SupportMental Health Awareness Week takes place 13th to 19th May and this year’s theme is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. Staying active is very important to our health and wellbeing, but particularly for those living with cancer to support life during and post treatment. It has long been established that with our body […]
06 May 2024 — David Allen
Dying Matters Awareness Week 2024 | Our Guide To Help & Support in the UKDying Matters is Hospice UK’s flagship campaign, that aims to create an open culture that talks about death and where people feel able to listen and support those who are planning for end of life, who are dying and who have been bereaved. Having those difficult conversations with family, friends and your workplace is never easy, […]
28 April 2024 — David Allen
Support for Testicular Cancer in the UK | Testicular Cancer AwarenessAround 2,400 men in the UK are diagnosed with testicular cancer. Despite being relatively rare and only accounting for 1% of all male cancers, it is most likely to affect men under 49. As we come to the end of Testicular Cancer Awareness month, we shine a light at a few of the support services […]
18 April 2024 — David Allen
Yara | No one should go through cancer alone | Guest PostAt Yara, we’re building an innovative mobile app where like-minded patients can come together in small online groups to exchange knowledge, share experiences and connect with one another. We believe that no one should be alone through their illness. Yara will connect patients in small online groups, called Pods. We’ll use information on condition, age, […]
04 April 2024 — David Allen
Support for Bowel Cancer in the UK | Bowel Cancer AwarenessBowel cancer (sometimes referred to as colorectal cancer) is the 4th most common cancer in the UK with over 40,000 people diagnosed each year. Almost 9 in 10 people that receive a bowel cancer diagnosis are over 60 but survival rates are significantly higher if diagnosis is found in the early stages. April is Bowel […]
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 […]
