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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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March was Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness of ovarian cancer which is one of the most common cancers for women. We spoke with Celia Lancaster, a service user at our Big C Centre in King’s Lynn, to hear about her experience with ovarian cancer. This is her
In 2018, Tiffany Peel was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, a cancer of the white blood cells. This is her story… When you have cancer, your life suddenly becomes a different normal, a new normal. A couple of years ago Tiffany Peel was a carer for people with dementia; she
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
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
For Young Carers Awareness Day 2019, we’re sharing the story of Lucie, age 9 and her mum Sharleen. Lucie pictured with the Mayor of West Norfolk Every day Lucie makes sure I’m awake before she leaves the house for school In January last year, Sharleen was diagnosed with breast cancer.
This Cervical Cancer Awareness Week we’re speaking with two friends, Laura and Carly, who were both diagnosed at a young age. Laura (left) on her wedding day with friend Carly. I knew something wasn’t right before I had a smear test Laura and Carly actually met through using Big C’s
Ryan Claxton is a remarkably strong young man, who recently turned 12 years old. He has had cancer three times since he was just four years of age and his recent relapse with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) was in January of this year. The Big C Centre provided some support
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.
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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.
