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Date: Wednesday 01 Nov 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Apr 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 Apr 2022
If someone you know is looking after someone with cancer, it’s likely they’re not looking after themselves.
Date: Friday 22 Apr 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 Apr 2022
Here are some tips on what not to say when speaking to people who are caring for someone with cancer.
Date: Wednesday 10 Nov 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.
Date: Thursday 23 Sep 2021
When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, your first instinct will be to want to help in some way and show them you care. But it can be hard to know how best to support them and choosing a gift can feel like a minefield.
Date: Friday 03 Sep 2021
People can be reluctant to go to their GP for many reasons. Fear is the obvious and most understandable, but we know that the famous British ‘stiff upper lip’ can also keep people from getting checked out.
Date: Wednesday 04 Aug 2021
Our relationship with colleagues in the NHS has never been more important
Date: Wednesday 21 Jul 2021
The easing of restrictions will be welcomed by many. A return to something like normal after a turbulent and challenging 18 months.
Date: Tuesday 13 Jul 2021
Politicians and health professionals are now beginning to understand that when it comes to getting people to change their behaviour for the sake of their own health, lectures and dictates are not hugely effective.
Date: Thursday 10 Jun 2021
Collecting medication, cooking a meal, or driving someone to an appointment are all acts of caring. However, many people who do these kinds of things for someone close to them living with cancer do not consider themselves to be carers.
Date: Wednesday 09 Jun 2021
Recently we ran a webinar to give employers the tools they need to support employees as they look towards returning to the workplace. The insights were very revealing.
Date: Thursday 29 Apr 2021
There is no question that coronavirus has affected all of our lives, but the impact of the pandemic on people with cancer is often forgotten, traumatic and I fear will be felt for many years to come.
Date: Tuesday 13 Apr 2021
Sleep difficulties often start or are increased with a diagnosis of cancer, side effects and treatment. These practical tips and advice from our Merseyside workshop may help.
Date: Thursday 18 Mar 2021
Cancer and its treatment can cause problems with your normal sleeping patterns. Here, we answer just a few of your questions about how to cope when sleep is disturbed.
Date: Thursday 18 Feb 2021
Jenny Makinson, Psychologist at Maggie's Aberdeen, writes about supporting young people with cancer.
Date: Thursday 18 Feb 2021
Ways to cope when you're told your treatment is delayed because of coronavirus.
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