Stories and Information

Stories / 26th July 2021

Lymphoedema is a condition which develops when the lymphatic system doesn’t work properly, causing swelling in the body’s tissues. We...

News / 9th July 2021

Robin Long fulfilled a lifelong ambition when he skydived 15,000ft and has raised almost £4000 to support local families living...

Stories / 9th June 2021

Wendy wanted to ‘give back’ after her own cancer diagnosis and so joined us as a volunteer befriender. She shares...

Stories / 25th May 2021

The emotional and physical effects of cancer can impact our lives long after we’ve been told we’re in remission or...

Stories / 21st April 2021

News / 19th April 2021

Wessex Cancer Support has launched ActionMan. It’s a campaign which will encourage men to be aware of the signs and...

Stories / 6th April 2021

Alan was 64 when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer. He describes how our Bournemouth Support Centre helped him through...

Stories / 29th March 2021

As part of our ActionMan campaign, Paul Hill shares his story and explains why it’s important to visit your GP...

Stories / 2nd March 2021

When we’re facing challenges in life, support can mean everything. Feeling supported can make a big difference to our quality...