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Monday, February 17th, 2025
By Dr. Laura Holland, PhD There is a noticeable discomfort that descends the moment Cancer gets mentioned, the word seems to induce automatic foreboding, even if you’re just unlucky enough to catch one of the many adverts reminding you of ‘cancer statistics’.However, bring ‘that word’ into the context of a loved one, or yourself, then... Read more »
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Monday, February 17th, 2025
By Dr. Laura Holland, PhD There is a noticeable discomfort that descends the moment Cancer gets mentioned, the word seems to induce automatic foreboding, even if you’re just unlucky enough to catch one of the many adverts reminding you of ‘cancer statistics’.However, bring ‘that word’ into the context of a loved one, or yourself, then... Read more »...



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Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
A Journey I Never Expected In August 2023, I received a diagnosis that changed everything. I had Uterine Serous Carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that disproportionately affects women of colour. In that moment, life as I knew shifted. The future suddenly felt uncertain, and I found myself navigating a landscape I had never imagined—one filled... Read more »...



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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
MBEs turn up from left field – you’re simply not expecting them. You’re just getting on with the thing you love doing, the thing that’s got you out of bed for the last couple of decades, the thing you’re ridiculously passionate about, and then one day a letter turns up from the Cabinet Office. My... Read more »...



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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Sara Spinks, Wigwam Cancer Support Groups Coordinator Do you want to stop reading? I would have when I was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly 7 years ago. I just didn’t connect with the idea. It wasn’t for me and I don’t even really know why. I just wanted to deal with my diagnosis in my... Read more »...



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Friday, November 15th, 2024
Christmas can be a bittersweet time when you’re dealing with cancer. The festive season often brings expectations of joy and celebration, yet navigating the holidays during treatment or recovery can make this time feel more challenging than usual. However, even when facing these difficulties, there are ways to uplift your spirit, care for your well-being,... Read more »...



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Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
An Overlooked Side Effect That Deserves Attention By Jonathan Slobom  Nail damage is one of the most overlooked and under-treated side effects of cancer therapy. While much of the conversation surrounding the physical toll of cancer treatment focuses on more visible effects like hair loss, nail damage can be just as devastating, both physically and... Read more »...



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Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
by Catherine A Rolt  LIC AC I have worked in medicine about Mind/Body/Spirit (eg: our ‘Life Force’) for over 40 years, which has been a deeply humbling and extraordinarily enlightening experience. Enlightening, as I had little experience of how extraordinary we can become, particularly when we or our loved ones are up against an unpleasant... Read more »...



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Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
By Dr André Young-Snell I’m often asked by patients with cancer, “What is the best thing I can do to beat this, to get rid of it, or at least keep it quiet and at bay?“ Obviously I tell them to talk to their oncologists with regard to specific therapies, but in my belief –... Read more »...



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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
by India Gooderham.   Why exercise needs to be prescribed to people affected by cancer The purpose of this blog post, and my mission as a Cancer Exercise Specialist, Cancer Yoga Teacher, Scar Tissue Therapist, and with my background experience as a Physiotherapist is to spread the word about the powerful benefits of exercise and... Read more »...



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Friday, August 23rd, 2024
For people living with cancer, daily life can be physically demanding and emotionally overwhelming. With the challenges of treatment and the daily stress, finding moments of peace and clarity is invaluable. This is where mindfulness can make a difference. Mindfulness, the practice of being fully present in the moment, offers numerous benefits that can help... Read more »...



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Friday, July 19th, 2024
By Kirsten Chick, nutritional therapist, cancer survivor, and now Nutrition Lead for Yes to Life. As a nutritional therapist and cancer survivor, and now Nutrition Lead for cancer charity Yes to Life, I’ve immersed myself in cancer nutrition for over 20 years. In that time, I’ve seen a lot of changes within oncology nutrition, particularly... Read more »...



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Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
20 years and counting… by Robin Daly Yes to Life is coming up to twenty years old! A year of celebrations of this milestone kicked off in admirable style with our splendid launch event at the House of Commons a few days ago, which featured many new announcements, and inspiring speeches from leading figures, including Professor... Read more »...





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