Dorset Cancer Partnership

Near Lyme Regis? Join ALCS for their regular cancer support drop-in sessions, where you can enjoy a friendly welcome, a tea and a chat. You will have an opportunity to meet the team and hear about activities and therapies available. Read more: cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/news/cancer-su…

Keen to get moving? 5k Your Way is coming to Dorset! Walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at a local 5k Your Way parkrun event. Join us on the last Saturday of every month. Follow the link for more information and how to register: cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/news/move-agai…

❗️To protect our patients and staff from Covid-19 we will be asking our staff and visitors to wear masks in our hospitals from today (4 July) until further notice. Thank you for your kindness and understanding as we get accustomed to mask wearing again❗️ uhd.nhs.uk/news/latest-ne…

NEW BLOG: Exercise and the C’Fit Experience Find out what one cancer support group in Weymouth and Portland have done to regain and improve their fitness after having treatment for cancer: cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/blog-exercise-… #cancer #exercise

For all you need to know about cervical screening: cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/screening-for-…

Don’t let the thought of cancer play on your mind. If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to us. Most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer. Finding out sooner is always better. Contact your GP practice.

If you are being treated at University Hospitals Dorset for any type of cancer, you can self-refer to the Complementary Therapies team at any stage of your treatment. Find out what treatments are available and how to contact the team 👇 cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/complementary-…

86% of melanoma skin cancer cases are preventable. Please know your skin and speak to your GP if you notice any changes. tinyurl.com/2p87ku4a #KnowYourSkin #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth

Read Bob's bowel cancer story on our new blog: cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/blog-bobs-stor… Bob has kindly shared his experience of being diagnosed and treated for bowel cancer, to provide some reassurance for others that there is life after cancer. #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

Got a cancer services appointment at a hospital in Dorset? Why not check out these videos, where you can take a virtual tour, to help you plan your visit. cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/videos-dorset-…

Nearly everyone survives bowel cancer if diagnosed at the earliest stage. However this drops significantly as the disease develops. Early diagnosis really does save lives. Know the signs and speak to your GP if you have any concerns #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

Later this month the first group of cancer patients in Dorset will be invited to use the Dorset Care Record to - view test and scan results, - check information about appointments, - access a library of useful resources. Find out more here 👇 cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/news/mydcr-lau…

It’s Bowel Cancer Awareness month and our bowel cancer screening nurses are going to be sharing information and advice with our community. They will provide information on the screening programme and advice on healthy lifestyle for good bowel health and cancer prevention.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. The fourth most common cancer in the UK. Every 15 minutes someone is diagnosed with the disease, that’s nearly 43,000 people each year. Make sure you know the symptoms. Read more here 👇 cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/news/bowel-can…

We found that 1 in 3 people we spoke to currently undergoing cancer treatment in the UK are not aware of vital cancer support services. At cancercaremap.org you’ll find over 3,000 cancer support services available in the UK. Learn more at: cancercaremap.org/article/1-in-3…

Read the WHO, WHAT, WHY, WHERE and HOW of cervical screening on the Cancer Matters Wessex website: cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/screening-for-…

Gemma Bryant tells us: "I love my job as every day is different, I feel I am able to make a positive difference and this is very rewarding." #NationalCancerCNSDay @UHD_NHS @CancerDorset @DorsetCCG @CancerWessex

Today we take the opportunity to recognise the vital support given to patients and their families by our wonderful Clinical Nurse Specialists. Read more here: cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/news/national-…

Don’t let the thought of cancer play on your mind. If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to us. Most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer. Finding out sooner is always better. Contact your GP practice #HelpUsHelpYou

Two women die every day from cervical cancer in England. Yet it is one of the most preventable cancers and getting screened can help stop it before it starts. cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/screening-for-…