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Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Ali Clarke and Issy Ryan are cancer support specialists at Maggie's, Edinburgh. Here, they answer some of the most commonly asked questions about cancer and menopause.
Date: Monday 23 September 2024
We are seeing an increasing number of people with cancer under the age of 50 seeking support in our centres. Here, our younger visitors shares their advice and support to help others in similar situations.
Date: Wednesday 28 August 2024
Angela, cancer support specialist at Maggie's in Manchester, shares some common misconceptions about advanced cancer, and some things that people often find helpful after an advanced cancer diagnosis.
Date: Thursday 25 July 2024
Dr Angela Wright, a GP, menopause specialist and clinical sexologist, shares her 3 top tips on how to deal with symptoms of menopause caused by cancer treatment that have an impact on intimacy.
Date: Thursday 18 July 2024
Andrew Anderson OBE has supported people with cancer for 25 years at Maggie’s. He shares what he’s learned about the best ways to support people with cancer and a few things that don’t work so well…
Date: Monday 06 May 2024
We spoke to our experts to find out how the purpose-built Maggie’s centres use space to support everyone with cancer and everyone who loves them, and how you can use the space provided by your nearest centre.
Date: Tuesday 06 February 2024
The emotional stress about scans and scan results even has its own term - ‘scanxiety’.
Date: Tuesday 06 February 2024
This month’s blog has been prompted by a family member’s recent cancer diagnosis.
Date: Tuesday 06 February 2024
Most of us can identify with the moment we hear someone close to us has cancer.
Date: Tuesday 06 February 2024
Being diagnosed with cancer can feel overwhelming, and you may be receiving lots of information at a time when you find it hard to concentrate.
Date: Thursday 21 December 2023
Strictly Come Dancing pro Michelle Tsiakkas shares her experience at Maggie’s and how dance can benefit people with cancer and the people caring for them.
Date: Tuesday 19 December 2023
Hospital stays can be hard to deal with at any time of year, and especially at Christmas. Our storytellers and Maggie’s experts share their tips to help you make the best of spending Christmas in hospital.
Date: Wednesday 01 November 2023
After starring in a radio ad for Maggie's Manchester, Kathryn shares why she wanted to be involved and her advice for visiting Maggie's for the first time.
Date: Tuesday 31 October 2023
When asked if he would like to star in a radio advert for Maggie’s, Ged didn’t hesitate to accept the invitation. He shares what Maggie's is to him and why he wanted to help.
Date: Wednesday 04 October 2023
Often, the fact that your cancer treatment might cause a medically induced or 'crash' menopause is overlooked. But at Maggie's, we've found that learning what a crash menopause is and how you can deal with it can help you get on with your life.
Date: Friday 22 April 2022
If you are looking after someone with cancer then it is vital that you also look after yourself. We know that caring for someone with cancer can be all-consuming, taking all your time, energy and mental capacity, but if you aren’t caring for yourself then
Date: Friday 22 April 2022
If someone you know is looking after someone with cancer, it’s likely they’re not looking after themselves.
Date: Friday 22 April 2022
We know that sometimes caring for someone with cancer can creep up on you. Your relationship can change so slowly that you might not realise how much caring for that person has taken over your life.
Date: Friday 22 April 2022
Here are some tips on what not to say when speaking to people who are caring for someone with cancer.
Date: Wednesday 10 November 2021
When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer it can be a minefield knowing what to say and what not to say. You want to help but you may also be experiencing fear, sadness and confusion yourself. We've put together some advice we hope you find useful.
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