How appropriate that in #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth I receive my first ever bowel cancer screening kit!

Even though I was diagnosed 10 years ago I’ll do the test to be sure

Please spread the word that these kits save lives, it doesn’t take long and could be your game changer!

In Bowel Cancer Awareness Month it’s great to hear of a Breakthrough Therapy for KRAS mutation bowel cancer - the type that I have.

Always good to hear this sort of update from the inspirational Jamie Murphy

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

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I’d like to send my support to Princess Catherine and her family, as she undergoes cancer treatment alongside King Charles

Cancer is never easy to face, whatever your age, but more and more of us are living longer, fulfilling lives.

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-686414…

A chemo question that comes up a lot is “should I call the chemo unit as I’m not feeling well?”

The answer is always YES, please call.

If in doubt, call, just to be safe. They’ll want to hear from you.

Proud to be a Campaigns Ambassador with Cancer Research UK and one of the signatories of this letter calling on MPs to support the move to a smoke free generation.

I’m hoping my MP Matt Rodda will be able to support this and look forward to discussing it in our meeting.

Really enjoyed #RepresentingPatients at the Patient Centricity Congress in London.

I was lucky to present with my friends & collaborators Victoria & Sarah. We highlighted to need for improved training of doctors on communication skills & how involving patients is critical.

All geared up ready for the second meeting to get patient's input to prioritising future research in colorectal cancer for Oxford Cancer and Occtopus charity.
The first meeting was great so I'm excited about this one.
Great example of #PatientEngagement

To all my stage 4 cancer buddies, we can all learn from the wisdom of Tigger!

We may face challenges but it’s all about how we bounce back!

(Ok, I may have added the word “back” to the pic, but it gave me the chance to post a pic of Tigger!)

This promises to be a great episode - Pete Wheatstone is talking about going through cancer while being self employed

Calling all Yorkshire bowelies!

Yorkshire Bowel Cancer Improvement Programme is looking for a Patient Representative to help ensure their work is focused on the priorities of patients & public

All details are on the link:

ycrbcip.leeds.ac.uk/news/join-our-…

Today is #WorldCancerDay

I’m proud to be featured in The ICR blog highlighting how research is driving progress in treatment that means more and more people are living well for longer after a diagnosis of advanced cancer.

icr.ac.uk/blogs/science-…

A friend's company is running a project to understand more about how colitis can affect people prescribed immunotherapy. All info is in the flyer
I haven't been involved in this project but hopefully you can find all the info you need on beat-colitis-initiative.com

The things I get to do as a patient advocate😂 This week I was in London to shoot a vid for a project that launches in March

This reminded me that it’s good to step outside your comfort zone to do different things - I had great fun 😁

Had a great early Christmas present on Friday - my scan was clear!

Such a big relief, I felt really anxious about this one

I think big occasions like Christmas are even more important for us if we’re dealing with cancer. I hope you’ve been able to celebrate & have fun