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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
28 March 2023 — David Allen
5 Minutes with StrongerThan | Your Cancer ServicesStrongerThan is an online specialist physiotherapy service for those going through cancer. We spoke to Founder and Specialist Oncology and Palliative Care Physiotherapist, Hannah Leach, to find out more. Tell us about your organisation? I started StrongerThan at the start of 2020 (just before the pandemic), after noticing that specialist cancer services were not accessible to all people […]
13 March 2023 — David Allen
Support for Brain Tumours in the UK | Brain Tumour AwarenessEach year, over 12,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with brain tumours, of which around half are cancerous. In recognition of Brain Tumour Awareness Month, we shine a light on some of the incredible organisations offering help and support to those living with a brain tumour in the UK. Brain Tumour Support This fabulous […]
11 March 2023 — David Allen
Support for Ovarian Cancer in the UK | Ovarian Cancer AwarenessIn the UK alone, almost 7,500 people are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, making it the sixth most common cancer in women. In recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we shine a light on some of the incredible charity organisations offering help and support to those living with ovarian cancer in the UK. The […]
24 February 2023 — David Allen
Do you want to make a difference to how cancer services are delivered in the East of England? | Your Cancer ServicesDo you want to make a difference to how cancer services are delivered in the East of England? The East of England Cancer Alliances Patient Participation Group is looking for new members. The next meeting will be held on 1st March 2023 6.30pm to 8.30pm.If you, or someone you care about has had recent experiences […]
03 February 2023 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Wessex Cancer Trust | Your Cancer ServicesWessex Cancer Trust is a charity, established in 1981. Their mission is to provide free and local emotional support to anyone affected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. We spoke to the team to find out more. Tell us about your organisation? We have four cancer support centres – in Chandler’s Ford, […]
23 January 2023 — David Allen
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week | Join Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust in Making Cervical Cancer a Thing of the PastTo mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23rd – 29th January), Cancer Care Map is supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust in its call to get towards a future where cervical cancer is a thing of the past. The charity is launching a campaign to End Cervical Cancer in the UK. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common […]
18 January 2023 — David Allen
Move Against Cancer | Your Cancer Services | Guest PostMOVE Charity has a simple mission: to support and inspire more and more people to Move Against Cancer. The charity now has 86 5K Your Way groups across the UK and Ireland and a programme of events and resources aimed at showcasing the benefits of exercise andmovement, both physically and mentally, when living with and beyond […]
01 January 2023 — David Allen
Your Most Read Articles in 2022As we say goodbye to another year, and we look ahead to 2023, we’ve taken a look at your most read articles of 2022.Thank you to all of the organisations and individuals that have contributed to providing us with such valuable services and information. Cancer & FamilySupport for Children When a Parent has CancerRead More […]
06 December 2022 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Talkativity | Your Cancer ServicesThe number of people undertaking online counselling has increased tenfold since the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those living with cancer. Talkativity offer expert counselling for those affected by cancer in the UK, so we spoke to their Clinical Manager, Barbara Gonzalez to find out more. Tell us about your organisation? At Talkativity, we offer specialist online […]
31 October 2022 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Northern Cancer Voices | Your Cancer ServicesEnsuring the best possible quality of care and support for cancer patients and their family and friends is the priority for many organisations across the UK. Northern Cancer Voices is one of such organisations and they have a a simple aim: to facilitate collaboration between health professionals and patients and their carer. We spoke to […]
