At just 44 years old, Emma was diagnosed with suspected Stage 4 bowel cancer, something that came as a surprise to her.
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At just 44 years old, Emma was diagnosed with suspected Stage 4 bowel cancer, something that came as a surprise to her.
Derek advises everyone to do their bowel screening. โIt saved my life. It could save yours.โ
Anna has bowel cancer โ but she tells us she feels very lucky, because it was found early thanks to her daughter prompting her to see a GP.
“It was early after my surgery, during a follow-up appointment that I uttered the words ‘I wish I could do something to help.'”
The Basingstoke Nepalese Community (BNC) hosted an event in October to raise cancer awareness in the community.
If you are having chemotherapy, radiotherapy or other cancer treatments, you may lose your hair or find that it becomes thinner. Stylist Tracy Blackwell offers personal styling appointments for wigs and hair pieces to support those with hair loss and other needs.
“It was early after my surgery, during a follow-up appointment that I uttered the words ‘I wish I could do something to help.'”
You may not have heard of a Pathway Navigator before, but for people who have been referred to hospital with a suspected cancer, the Pathway Navigator has a really important part to play.
After celebrating their tenth anniversary last year, the Living Tree Cancer Support Group in Bridport are seeking a new Trustee with a view to taking over the running of the charity.
I am Tracy Gallacher and I have recently joined Shore medical Primary Care Network as Lead Cancer nurse.
I am very fortunate to be in a newly developed role as I can develop it to meet the needs of our local community.