Archived post - Wellbeing Wednesday post from 27th September 2023 - information & support resources from Macmillan, CoppaFeel! & Testicular Cancer Society.
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of Britain’s largest charities & they exist to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can - by providing physical, financial, & emotional support. If you or someone you care about is diagnosed with cancer, they’re here to help.
Macmillan – information & support
Worried about cancer – Macmillan have information about the causes, risk factors, signs/symptoms.
Supporting someone with cancer – if your partner, family member, or friend has cancer, there can be a lot to think about. Macmillan have information to help with the practical, emotional & financial impacts.
Online Community – an online cancer forum with over 75,000 members. Support is available 24 hours a day, in a safe environment.
Macmillan – support line
Macmillan’s team of support specialists are available via call or online chat (call on 0808 808 00 00 or chat online)
How can you get involved?
Fundraising – there’s an endless list of fundraising events to get involved in – just click here to find out more.
Volunteering – considering volunteering your time to Macmillan? – click here to find your local volunteering opportunity.
Campaigning – interested in being part of a movement of people campaigning for better support for those living with cancer. Click here to hear more.
Breast health – CoppaFeel!
Have you heard of CoppaFeel!? Founded in 2009, they are a breast health awareness charity on a mission to ensure all breast cancers are diagnosed early & correctly by…
- Encouraging – you to check your breasts & pecs regularly from a young age
- Educating – you on the signs & symptoms of breast cancer
- Empowering – you to seek advice from a doctor if symptoms persist
Check out their website, social pages, & blog for key info & resources – on areas such as: understanding breast cancer, signs/symptoms, what do to if you’re worried about a symptom. They also have ‘The self-checkout’ - a step by step interactive tool to help you get to know your normal.
Testicular health – Testicular Cancer Society
Testicular Cancer Society are a charity committed to raising awareness & education for testicular cancer, the most common form of cancer in men aged 15-35.
Through their website, social pages, & campaigns, they are not only increasing awareness but creating a culture of self-examination to increase the chances of early stage diagnosis. Check out their Awareness Center, for key info & resources - on areas such as: understanding testicular cancer, signs/symptoms & early detection.
They also have an app – providing facts about testicular cancer & how to do a self-exam.