Awareness

World Cancer Day 2021

Cancer doesn't stop for COVID, and neither do we. So this World Cancer Day, we need your help to support women with gynaecological cancer. COVID-19 and lockdown have seriously affected the way we fundraise. The marathons, bake sales, fundraising gala's and afternoon tea's that our supporters would usually fundraise at have been cancelled or postponed.

Lorna Cattle on Tea Time With Ali Monjack

Lorna Cattle on Tea Time With Ali Monjack During Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, Lorna Cattle made an appearance on Tea Time With Ali Monjack.  Lorna was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer at the same time as finding out she was pregnant. She battled through, survived, and is looking at fertility options. Lorna is now raising awareness about

Lorna Cattle speaks to Brooklands Radio

Lorna Cattle speaks to Brooklands Radio This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, Lorna Cattle was interviewed by Brooklands Radio. In this interview, Jill Bennett talks to Lorna about going to her doctor several times with symptoms and her experience of really having to push to have a proper investigation. Lorna also talks about the importance of

Nikki’s Cervical Cancer Story

Nikki's Cervical Cancer Story An interview with BBC Radio Surrey This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week Nikki Wildsmith was interviewed by BBC Radio Surrey and talked about her experience with cervical cancer, the impact it had on her family and the importance of not putting off the smear test. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6mHafQTj4Q

Cervical Cancer does not stop for COVID

Cervical Cancer does not stop for COVID “We’re still looking to take our cars for an MOT and keeping them in good form so why should we neglect ourselves?" “It’s January 2021, in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, and, here in UK, we are in yet another lockdown. However, I would certainly be remiss

Cervical Cancer, Fertility and The Smear Test

Cervical Cancer, Fertility and The Smear Test Lorna Cattle speaks to  BBC Radio Surrey This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week Lorna Cattle was interviewed by BBC Radio Surrey and talked about her experience with cervical cancer, fertility and the importance of the smear test.   Read More About Cervical Cancer Prevention Week  Read Lorna’s

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week! Throughout the week, we will be sharing stories, interviews, facts and resources to help you learn more about Cervical Cancer and the work GRACE is doing to support women experiencing it. 3 Reasons Why Seeking Cervical Cancer Advice Early Will Make a Huge Difference Cervical Cancer is a

COVID, Chemotherapy and Caring for Patients 

COVID, Chemotherapy and Caring for Patients An Interview with Clinical Nurse Specialist Maria Ashworth How does your role fit in to the patient’s journey/treatment pathway?  My role as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is to ensure an effective and smooth pathway for gynae oncology patients, from the diagnosis through treatment and to the follow up process.  I do

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GRACE Women: Lorna Cattle

Life with and after Cervical Cancer: Lorna Cattle's Story 2016 was a big year, I got married, turned 30 and then got diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. Not exactly how I had planned my 30th year to go!  We decided not to go on our honeymoon straight away, we had a number of other events to

Janet Gover’s Vulval Cancer Story

Janet Gover's Vulval Cancer Story I wanted to write my cancer story in the hope of helping other women, but now I come to do it, it's harder than I expected. Any cancer story is hard… I know that. But cancer of the vulva is hard on two counts. It strikes right at the core

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