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Researchers at the University of East Anglia have made an important breakthrough that could lead to ‘kinder’ treatments for children with bone cancer, and save lives. If these findings are effective in clinical trials, it would no doubt save lives and improve quality of life because the treatment should be
Practising Mindfulness at Home By Kylie Sutton During these challenging and uncertain times, it is easy to become overwhelmed, stressed or anxious. A great way to combat these feelings and help relax your body and mind is to practice mindfulness. Below I have written some tips on how to practise
Centre build postponed to 2021 COVID-19 and the impact is has had on our fundraising events for 2020 has meant that the Nearer to Home build has been temporarily suspended. We now expect the project to be completed during 2021 and our fundraising will continue with this aim. Donations would
What is Trichology? By Shelley Line Local Trichologist Shelley Line is now offering her services to Big C service users who are living with and beyond cancer. Below she explains what Trichology is and how her services may be of benefit to those experiencing hair loss or thinning due to
Here at Big C, we understand how difficult it has been being cooped up inside over the past few months. A lot of you have used this time to break out the rubber gloves and feather dusters to have a good deep house clean. Or, for some of you, having
Big C’s Online Support Group Meetings for July 2020 Although our Big C Centres are temporarily closed due to COVID-19, most of our cancer support groups are now hosting online meetings via Zoom. Please see below information regarding the dates and times when each of our groups will be held
Men’s Health Week Q&A With Julian Pollard Monday 15 to Sunday 21 June was Men’s Health Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness of issues facing men’s health in the UK, such as cancer. Julian Pollard, Cancer Information Clinical Nurse Specialist at Big C, has answered some of the most
Rute and Andy’s Story Previous Next Rute Picao, who lived in Norwich and was suffering from terminal breast cancer, managed to summon ‘superhuman’ strength to achieve what had seemed an ‘impossible dream’ when she married partner Andy Ralph on May 15th, just a couple of days before her tragic and
Support for Carers By Jenny Daly Becoming a carer, either as a young person or as an adult, for a family member, relative or friend who has been diagnosed with cancer can be stressful, but it can also be very rewarding. As a carer, your life will change as you
Rod’s Story Rod was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017. The diagnosis came as a big surprise, and in addition to coming to terms with his diagnosis, it took him a while to overcome the side-effects from the treatment. However, after 37 days of radiotherapy, support from Big C and
For Volunteers’ Week, we spoke with three Big C volunteers – Steve, Jennifer and Janette – about their experience of volunteering; how they get started, what they enjoy about it and how it’s made a difference in their lives. Steve’s story: Steve Mingay has been a volunteer for the Big
How to work well from home By Julie Taaffe Due to these unprecedented times, some of you may have been asked by your employer to work from home (WFH), or continue your daily work pattern within the confines your abode. Due to the current situation with COVID-19, many of you
Find out how Big C can support you and your family if you’ve been affected by cancer.
We can help to improve your quality of life, physical health, and mental wellbeing.
Some people take to the skies, run, jump, walk, swim and cycle whilst others make tea, bake cakes or shave heads.
What will you do to make a difference?
Two men from Norfolk who found themselves with cancer and having to travel for treatment, vowed local people would have access to the best treatment and support … and in 1980 the Big C Appeal was formed.
Big C is the working name of The Big C Appeal Ltd. Registered charity, number 281730 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales, number 1521441. VAT Registration number 688 7342 76. Registered office: Big C, Centrum, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UG.
