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Cancer Campaigns in November 2021
This November brings a variety of cancer campaigns. Mouth Cancer Action Month is the UK’s biggest charity campaign for mouth cancer awareness. Taking place throughout November, thousands of amazing people…
Read MoreDr Joe Mays on BBC Spotlight – Lung Cancer Awareness
Joe featured on BBC spotlight yesterday to talk about the importance of going to your GP with symptoms of lung cancer. The pandemic has had a big affect on patients…
Read MoreStop Smoking and Start Breathing: Stoptober begins tomorrow
It is never too late to stop smoking, and research has shown that if you quit for 28days that you are five time more likely to stop for good. Download…
Read MoreCancer Awareness Campaigns in September 2021
This September is going to be a busy month! We have three big cancer awareness campaigns running throughout, please follow the links below to see how you can get more…
Read MoreNursing Times Award – Exeter Teams Shortlisted
The Living With and Beyond Cancer(LWBC) team, Breast Care Nurse Specialists and FORCE cancer charity are delighted to be shortlisted in this year’s NT awards, Cancer Nursing Category. Using a…
Read MoreCancer Quality of Life Survey – Roll out to other cancers
Background Quality of life means different things to different people, but it matters to everyone. More people are surviving cancer than ever before- but living with cancer, and the effects…
Read MoreNHS urges holiday makers to cover up in the UK sun this summer
This summer, as more of us choose to holiday in the UK and the South West of England has received an amber plus heat wave warning, the NHS is reminding…
Read MoreDo it For Yourself Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign Launches
The Peninsula Cancer Alliance have been working with MSD and partners in order to bring a print campaign around Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to encourage and educate…
Read MoreEducational Resources Launched to Improve Quality of Personalised Care and Support Planning
Macmillan have launched their “What Matters to Me” e-learning module, which is aimed at health and social care professionals working with people with cancer. The e-learning outlines why “What Matters…
Read MoreSun Awareness Week 3rd May-9th May 2021
With almost half of British people having been sunburnt last year, Sun Awareness week highlights the importance of looking after your skin in the sun. 1. Spend time in the…
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