A new Macmillan project is being delivered in Wakefield to support the delivery of the Living With and Beyond Cancer recovery package. The project, funded by Macmillan, has appointed three new Macmillan cancer care coordinators who are making a difference to people...
The warning signs for cancer can be vague. When people go to their GP with symptoms like heartburn or indigestion, it’s hard to say during their first appointment if cancer is to blame or if, most often, it’s something far less serious. At the moment, being offered a...
Huddersfield Breast Cancer Support Group met for their final time in December. Chris Lockwood who has run the group for 16 years said they had decided to disband and will just meet as friends for a coffee. In the early days she felt the support offered by the group...
Some useful advice from Bradford and Craven here about the role of Care Navigators, which applies to any area.When you call your local GP practice to book an appointment,you may notice the reception team will ask you for a brief outline of how they can help. This is...
Earlier this year the Forum sent out an invitation to women with a family history of breast cancer, to get involved in a Leeds University study. Lead researcher Dr Sam Smith said the study showed that some women at increased risk of breast cancer, may be reluctant to...
