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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

What do you think or feel when you hear the words ‘Cancer Support Group’?

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 »...

Friday, November 15th, 2024

Keeping the Christmas Spirit while Living with Cancer

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 »...

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Nail Damage During Cancer Therapy

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 »...

Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

Mind/Body Medicine

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 »...

Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

With Life in Mind

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 »...

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

What your doctor may not have had time to tell you

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 »...

Friday, August 23rd, 2024

“The Power of Mindfulness”

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 »...

Friday, July 19th, 2024

Cancer Nutrition: Developments in testing and research

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 »...

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

20 years and counting…

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 »...

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

Issue 4 of Flourish Magazine, the Balance Issue, is out now!

Issue 4 of Flourish Magazine, the Balance Issue, is out now! ISSUE FOUR DIGITAL This issue also includes ISSUE FOUR PULLOUT DIGITAL translated into Somali: ISSUE FOUR PULLOUT DIGITAL SOMALI and Urdu ISSUE FOUR PULLOUT DIGITAL URDU, with myth-busting, our Resources section and a feature on a workshop for local women in the South West, run... Read more »...

Friday, March 15th, 2024

Your Wellness, Your Way: Custom Juicing

Whether you’re seeking improved mental clarity, glowing skin, weight loss, detoxification, or support in battling diseases like cancer, juicing offers a customisable approach to achieving your wellness goals. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how to adapt your juicing routine to address specific health needs, from overall well-being to targeted concerns like skin health, mental... Read more »...

Tuesday, February 20th, 2024

Unlocking Healing Potential: How Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Can Benefit Well-being

From the moment of diagnosis through treatment and beyond, cancer patients face plenty of challenges that extend far beyond the physical symptoms. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping, have emerged as a promising support offering a gentle yet profound approach to addressing emotional and psychological well-being. At its core, EFT is a modality... Read more »...

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