“Immediately after my diagnosis my overwhelming emotion was guilt. I felt like I had let my family down. I couldn’t stop saying sorry to my wife." Our recent OnePoll survey of men with cancer found 12% felt guilty after their diagnosis. Learn more maggies.org/about-us/news/…

The NHS will soon be offering free lung health checks in parts of #Whitefield #Besses and #Unsworth for anyone who’s ever smoked aged 55-74. Look out for an invite by post or text. Find out more in our news story ▶ gmcancer.org.uk/gmcancernews/l… #GMLungHealthCheck

Stockport County Football Club has signed up to Answer Cancer’s ‘Bee Seen, Get Screened’ pledge which will allow their staff members to take time off work to attend cancer screening appointments. It will also encourage them to talk frankly and freely about cancer in the

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What a fantastic morning so far! Our Reps are in the recording studio and our story is coming to life 👏🏼

What a marvellous day we’ve had today recording our Audio Story, My Friend Has Cancer. Thanks to the Made by Mortals and Blueprint Studios teams for looking after our PPIE Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance Reps ❤️ I can’t wait to hear the finished story!!

Sex and intimacy can be difficult topics to navigate, especially when living with or recovering from cancer. Join us to explore the ways to maintain a healthy sexual relationship during and after cancer treatment.

Does your role involve communicating with patients and carers? PPIE Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance have produced a new induction course for patients and carers with lived experience of cancer who are interested in volunteering. Access it here 👉 bit.ly/45YGLxC

#TheGMCancerPodcast series on personalised care is now CPD accredited! Listen to learn more about the work going on in Greater Manchester to ensure better quality care that is meaningful to the individual is delivered to all cancer patients. 👉 bit.ly/3AJUo8h

Welcome to the new Macmillan Support Centre at the Royal Oldham Hospital We are here to help if you’re living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis, or if you’re supporting someone who has cancer. We’re near the main entrance of the hospital. We look forward to welcoming you 💚

🚨🚨 NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR PATIENT & CARER REPS🚨🚨 😃Interview Panellist x 2 😀Live Well With Cancer Localities 😃Single Queue Diagnostic Subgroup for Complex Polypectomy 😃Talk Cancer’s Cancer Awareness Workshop Interested? Find out more here bit.ly/3Uvhxmu

Delighted to be appointed to honorary clinical professor at #MAHSC. Thank you to everyone who has supported and helped me along the way. Health Innovation Manchester Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance AUGIS ISDE.net The University of Manchester NHS England NCA Research NHS healthinnovationmanchester.com/news/mancheste…

🩸There are 3 main groups of blood cancer - leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. 🩸Symptoms include feeling tired, frequent infections, weight loss, bruising/bleeding easily. 🩸13% of all Mummy’s Star referrals have a diagnosis of #bloodcancer. #cancerandpregnancy #cancerawareness

We can help you make sense of your diagnosis. Just come in to your nearest centre to speak with one of our friendly cancer support specialists about how we can support you through our Getting Ready workshop. Visit our website to find your nearest centre: maggies.org/our-centres/

Did you know that there's a new patient induction course for patients and carers with lived experience of cancer who have recently joined PPIE Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance as a volunteer? Patients can access it for free here 👉 bit.ly/45YGLxC

This #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth let’s #RemoveTheDoubt and ensure everyone feels included and empowered when it comes to #CervicalScreening 🏳️‍🌈 Learn more removethedoubt.co.uk #LTTCancer #LGBTIQHealth #GMCervicalScreening

Cervical screening is an important test but we know that many people, including those from an ethnic minority background, don't attend their appointments. Don't delay booking your appointment when invited by the NHS. bit.ly/3MbeLh5 #GMCervicalScreening

🌟 Book your place for our next Spotlight event! 🌟 Our next event will shine a spotlight on the Teenage and Young Adult Service The Christie NHS 📅 Thursday 12 September 🕥 10:30 - 12:00 📍 Oglesby Cancer Research Building 🎟️ Free registration 👉 bit.ly/48JP14c

#AlliedHealthProfessionals are invited to join us and Greater Manchester Cancer Academy on National AHP Day for a special webinar exploring the four levels of practice for AHPs in cancer care. 14th October at 12:00 - 13:00. Register your place: bit.ly/46QMXb4 #AHPsDay #GMCancerAHPs

If you're finishing cancer treatment and wondering what comes next, just come in to speak with our experts who can answer your questions. No appointment needed. To find your nearest centre, visit our website: maggies.org