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Norfolk and Waveney cancer charity, Big C, has launched a new service in partnership with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) for those people who have finished their cancer treatment and are moving on from regular follow up. The Supported Self-Management Programme will help those in our community affected
Around five years ago, Fee Sharples was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer and to this day, she hasn’t experienced any symptoms. Recently, Fee discovered one of our Big C Centres and now feels extremely reassured by all the services available to her, should she ever require support in the
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which aims at increasing awareness of breast cancer support, research and diagnosis. It is also an opportunity for people who have been affected by this form of cancer to share their stories. Lesley Knox, a volunteer in our Norwich Big C Centre at the
The first Look Good, Feel Better sessions for men affected by cancer have been launched in Norfolk, hosted by local cancer charity, Big C at the Big C centre at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). The launch of the men’s sessions follows the popularity of ladies’ Look Good
Norfolk cancer charity, Big C, has announced that the architectural design practice which designed their original centre at the NNUH in 2006, will be creating the design for their new Norwich centre in Dereham Road. The charity recently launched their Nearer to Home Appeal to raise £500,000 to raise the
Norfolk cancer charity, Big C’s, Nearer to Home Appeal, creating a new cancer support facility in central Norwich, has been given a celebrity boost by popular, Norfolk born, Holby City actor, Nic Jackman who has come on-board as an ambassador for the appeal. Nic, 27, who went to high school
Norfolk and Waveney’s cancer charity, Big C, has received a £5,000 donation to their Nearer to Home Appeal from the family of an inspirational young woman who battled cancer for five years. Rachel Lane was just 27 when she lost her life to cancer in October 2012. Her courage during her treatment
Have you heard our big news? We’re building a state-of-the-art wellbeing centre on Dereham Road in Norwich! The idea behind this new centre is to support those with a cancer diagnosis in a special environment, one that’s closer to home. Wellbeing and relaxation is very much at the heart of
Kathryn was relatively young when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. It was both physically and emotionally challenging yet she felt very glad of Big C’s support during this time. This May when Kathryn turns 40, she will also be celebrating five years free of bowel cancer. To celebrate both her
Kathryn was relatively young when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. It was both physically and emotionally challenging yet she felt very glad of Big C’s support during this time. This May when Kathryn turns 40, she will also be celebrating five years free of bowel cancer. To celebrate both her
Claire visits us at our Norwich Centre as she undergoes her treatment for Breast Cancer. Here she shares her story, and how the Big C team help support her through her journey… The signs weren’t obvious to Claire at first; her mammogram was clear, her health was generally good. Then
An event was held last week (Thursday 4 July) to officially launch an integrated theatre at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) which features some of the most up to date technology in the country for patients undergoing bowel, oesophageal, gastric (stomach) thoracic and gynecological surgical procedures. Pictured: Big C
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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.
