Cancer of the oesophagus, also known as oesophageal cancer, is an uncommon but serious type of cancer that affects the oesophagus (gullet). The oesophagus is the medical name for the gullet, which is part of the digestive system. The oesophagus...
Learn moreNon-Hodgkin lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system. Clear fluid called lymph flows through the...
Learn moreWe are very pleased to announce that today co-founder of our charity Susan Bates who started the charity with Husband Mark back in 2011 is being honoured for her work for the charity in the House of Lords today. She will be presented with a...
Learn moreJohn Whitbread and his fiancée split up over Christmas but he is still going on his honeymoon with the highest bidder, he hopes Instead of cancelling his holiday for two to the Dominican Republic, John Whitbread decided to offer the chance to...
Learn moreThyroid cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland, a small gland at the base of the neck. The most common symptom of cancer of the thyroid is a painless lump or swelling that develops in the neck. Other symptoms only tend to...
Learn moreWhat is myeloma? Myeloma, also known as multiple myeloma, is a cancer arising from plasma cells, a type of white blood cell which is made in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the ‘spongy’ material found in the centre of the larger bones in the...
Learn moreKidney cancer is the eighth most common cancer in adults in the UK, with just over 10,100 people diagnosed each year. Signs and symptoms of kidney cancer can include: blood in your urine a constant pain in your side, just below the ribs a lump or...
Learn moreThis is the story of our friend and supporter of the charity since day one Mr Nigel Smith. He is a great man, husband, father and Grandfather. Please read this I think it will open your eyes to the REAL importance of being aware of your body and...
Learn moreWith Christmas coming we thought we’d ask for your help us share your #ChristmasMemories and donate to help us to keep working hard, supporting people and bringing our projects to help cancer fighters at the time they most need it. What we...
Learn moreToday we launch the *Geoff Bates Fund, the fund has been set up to help the families in the UK who are fighting cancer. We have spoken to hundreds of families across the country and their main worry after cancer has hit them is how to cope...
Learn moreWe have launched our #FumbleSelfie campaign as an initiative so raise awareness, funds and have a bit of fun by tweeting pictures of you grabbing your balls (dressed) to us with the hashtag #FumbleSelfie then donate a £1 via text by texting...
Learn moreWe have teamed up with the brilliant Smarter Shaves to bring you Grovember. All we ask it that you let your facial hair grow and grow for the whole month of November whilst getting your friends and family to donate to us. At the end of November...
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