Supporting patients with coronavirus who are isolated from families and friends
Patients with coronavirus are often admitted with just the clothes they are wearing. Family members are not allowed to visit, and many find themselves...
“The biggest impact of cancer was the one I didn’t talk about”
Ali explains how her sense of loss over her fertility, and worries about intimacy, weighed far heavier than her cancer diagnosis.
“Cancer can take a lot away. It shouldn’t take your relationships as well.”
In the first of our cancer ‘taboo’ blogs, Julie explains why concerns over sex and intimacy should never be left unspoken.
“Stretching a smile” – Gareth’s story
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012, Gareth began his journey with the therapy team at a circuits class in the hospital gym and says...
“I am NOT a Hero”
Words are powerful. They have the power to pick us up, and the power to put us down. Gale from Rhondda Cynon Taff was...
“I AM a fighter. And I kicked cancer’s ass.”
I am a fighter. I did kick cancer’s ass. I’m proud to be called a survivor.
Another fun day at Pontypridd’s Y Bwthyn
On 17 May I visited Y Bwthyn for stage two of the consultation process with the patients and staff of the hospital. The aim...
“If you don’t share this stuff, you’re not going to find the help that you need.” – Matt’s Story
As part of Cancer Talk Week January 2018, we’re sharing Matt’s inspirational story. Matt was diagnosed with testicular cancer in June 2016 and finished...
“Understanding your cancer care is just so important – it’s a way of taking control”
Helen was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. As we launch a new ‘Your Cancer Care’ tool, Helen explains how important it is to...
Thomas, chemo and me…
When Becky tweeted that her cat Thomas had helped her through her chemotherapy treatment on #worldcatday, we needed to find out more. Here, Becky,...