Men’s Health Week: A quarter of UK men have never checked themselves for testicular cancer
Shockingly, more than a quarter (26%) of UK males have never checked themselves for signs of testicular cancer, while a…
Cyclist begins 4,500km charity ride around the UK
AN INTREPID cyclist has set off on an attempt to circumnavigate the UK via every national park to raise funds…
Victoria’s Promise launches App supporting women with cancer and their families
Women’s cancer charity Victoria’s Promise has launched a new app to support women across the UK as they face the…
BRADLEY LOWERY FOUNDATION IS URGING SUPPORTERS TO TEXT IN
The Bradley Lowery Foundation is urging its supporters to take part in an initiative that is helping to raise money…
Care home cook Yvonne raises awareness of cervical cancer
A CARE home cook has been sharing her experience of cervical cancer as part of a national awareness raising week.…
People in the North East unaware of cancer care support services
People in the North East unaware of cancer care support services Charity launches UK’s first independent map to help people…
Pupils support widower’s cancer appeal
PUPILS at a Darlington school sacrificed lessons to support a fund to research future treatments of lung cancer patients, following…
DURHAM CANCER PATIENT MAKES EVERY MOMENT COUNT
Two years after undergoing surgery to remove half of her stomach and gullet as part of her treatment for oesophageal…
The Head & Neck Cancer Foundation Calls For North East Residents To Get Mouthy About Cancer At Home
The Head and Neck Cancer Foundation (HNCF) is calling all people in the North East to check their mouths for…
Tynedale Hospice At Home’s Drivers On The Right Road With £3,000 Newcastle Building Society Grant
A four-figure grant from the North East’s biggest building society is helping to keep a team of volunteer drivers with…
NORTH EAST BAKERS URGED TO TURN UP THE HEAT ON CANCER
NORTH EAST bakers are being urged to grab their mixing bowls and whip up some cash, as ‘The Great Stand…
Is the Green paper a missed opportunity?
Is the Green paper a missed opportunity? This week the government published a green paper on improving public health and…
Will a simple test for pancreatic cancer really solve the late diagnosis crisis?
Recently, Pancreatic Cancer UK announced that they are investing £750,000 into developing the first simple test for pancreatic cancer by…
GET CLUED UP ON CANCER
North Tyneside Council’s public health team is working with the voluntary and community sector to help spread the word about…
Cancer survivor to tackle city run to support charity and inspire others
A cancer survivor from Peterlee is preparing for the challenge of a 10K road race to give something back to…