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.
Cancer Matters blog
Welcome to our blog page, where you can read posts on a range of cancer-related topics. We will bring you patient stories, focus on different roles within the cancer care teams, and highlight interesting developments in cancer care and treatment.
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Helen’s Story – Gynae Cancer Support Group
“It was early after my surgery, during a follow-up appointment that I uttered the words ‘I wish I could do something to help.'”
Pathway Navigators
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.
The Living Tree Cancer Support Group
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.
Meet Tracy: Cancer Nursing in Primary Care
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.
Exercise and the C’Fit Experience
We all know that exercise is good for us. But what if you’re a cancer patient?
In 2018 several C’Siders (a Weymouth and Portland Cancer Support Group) wanted to regain and improve their fitness after having treatment for various types of cancer.
Bob’s bladder cancer story
Bob wanted to share his cancer story as he felt it highlighted the importance of seeking medical advice and the benefits of early diagnosis.
Bob’s bowel cancer story
Bob has kindly shared his experience of being diagnosed and treated for bowel cancer, to provide some reassurance for others that there is life after cancer.