News archive: Macmillan Cancer Support
Steve helps celebrate cancer project’s anniversary
Radio Clatterbridge chairman Steve Evans has helped celebrate the second anniversary of a scheme which supports local cancer patients. More than ninety people attended the prestigious Living With And Beyond Cancer event at Liverpool Town Hall.
Working with cancer
Listeners have heard calls for a better understanding of cancer in the workplace. It comes as a new scheme tries to encourage businesses to support people returning to work after treatment.
Patients to track cancer treatment online
Listeners to Radio Clatterbridge have heard how cancer patients will be able to track the progress of their treatment online. The trial is being developed by Living With And Beyond Cancer, a two-year project based at Clatterbridge Health Park.
Support for side-effects of radiotherapy
Cancer patients at Clatterbridge have been learning how support is available to deal with the side-effects of radiotherapy. In the latest in a series of interviews, presenter Steve Evans has discovered help is on hand for patients after treatment ends.
Why rest isn’t best for cancer patients
Radio Clatterbridge's series of interviews about patients living with and beyond cancer has continued with advice about getting active. Listeners heard how experts in the health park are trying to change the attitude that rest is best.
Empowering cancer patients
Cancer patients in Clatterbridge are being empowered to plan their own care and support, listeners have heard. In the latest of a series of interviews, staff from Macmillan's Living With & Beyond Cancer scheme have been explaining all about the holistic…
Help for cancer patients after treatment
Cancer patients in Wirral are being offered support for returning to normal life after their treatment. Listeners heard how a special programme has been set up in Clatterbridge to help people prepare better for what happens next.
News In Brief!
The Wirral News has printed one of our tweets in its weekly newspaper. The freesheet contains a regular column showing popular local messages on the social networking site.
Elaine’s Drive For Cancer Help
A former Radio Clatterbridge presenter has returned to the station to appeal for help so people don't face cancer alone. Elaine Smithies also wanted to applaud the efforts of existing volunteers at Macmillan.
Macmillan’s Helping Hand
Radio Clatterbridge listeners have heard how a famous local restaurant is lending a hand to a major charity that works with patients from Clatterbridge. Presenter Steve Evans attended the first birthday of Pesto at the Dibbinsdale Inn to hear the announcement of…