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Through our Centres, online and telephone-based support, we help local cancer patients and their family and friends to improve their quality of life, physical health, and mental wellbeing.
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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
The importance of talking to your GP despite COVID-19 By Jenny Daly When was the last time you saw or spoke to your GP? Thoughts that may prevent you contacting you GP may be: “I can’t get an appointment” “I don’t want to trouble them” “They’re busy with COVID-19″ Despite
Preparing for hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic By Dr Melanie Pascale Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak our Centres are temporarily closed. Alongside this, our wig fitter is currently unable to provide the wig fitting service, whilst hairdressing salons and wig making salons are temporally closed too. This blog
The telephone: an important communication tool by Tonia King Due to COVID-19, our lives have completely changed. Many things we took for granted such as from popping over to see friends for a cuppa or nipping to the shops whenever the urge took us are now on hold. Now more than
What is ReSPECT? By Demi Brooks In my blog last week, I discussed DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) decisions and forms. In this week’s blog, I want to discuss ReSPECT, a new document which launched in Norfolk and Waveney in March of this year. ReSPECT, which stands for Recommended
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.
