News and Events
Welcome to CancerCare’s news and events. Find out about all our great events and read latest news and stories here. If you would like more information on any of the news articles featured please contact us
A Morecambe resident who was diagnosed with…
Sheila Garvey was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s…
Sue Dumbleton was referred to CancerCare after…
Maureen and John Calnan speak to us about the…
Karen Swift was inspired to raise money for…
At age 37, David Battersby was diagnosed with…
Jackie has been part of the CancerCare family for…
Michelle Scott-McCullough was diagnosed with…
Personal trainer and fitness enthusiast Sadie…
CancerCare client Lynne Newlove was diagnosed…
Real Stories
There’s no better way to describe the impact that CancerCare has on the lives of local people than through the words of those we have helped.
Real stories from real people who have faced life’s toughest challenges and found strength, comfort and hope through CancerCare’s support...
15 January 2025
Sue’s story
CancerCare client Sue Hanlon is participating in the 2025 Dare2Dip Every Day in January challenge, despite only being diagnosed with…
03 December 2024
Pam’s story
After two separate cancer diagnoses and the loss of her beloved sister, Pamela Williams didn’t feel she had anywhere to turn, until she…
29 November 2024
Ruth’s story
Ruth Haigh, from Levens, is currently receiving her second round of one-to-one counselling with therapist Heidi at the Kendal centre,…
30 September 2024
Louise’s story
One of the more unexpected effects of undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis is the health anxiety that can remain with a survivor…
09 August 2024
Susan’s story
Susan Bourne sought out CancerCare’s support earlier this year after losing her husband, Mick, to lung cancer on 31st December 2023.
“We…
“We…
31 July 2024
Remembering Joyce Harris
We were saddened by the recent news that loyal CancerCare volunteer, Joyce Harris, has died, aged 95.
29 July 2024
Emily and Henry’s story
Imagine fighting your own battle against cancer, and then your wife is diagnosed. This exact situation happened to Henry Clark and his…
08 July 2024
Fundraising in memory of lost loved ones
CancerCare has launched a new virtual fundraising challenge with the aim of raising £10,000. The ‘Every Step Counts’ campaign encourages…
05 July 2024
Cressida’s positive experience of scar tissue therapy
One of the specialist therapies we offer here at CancerCare is RESTORE scar therapy for clients who have undergone surgery.
28 June 2024
“Cancer changed our lives, but CancerCare changed them for the better”
Why John has pledged a gift in his Will for CancerCare.
18 June 2024
Emma's Story
The importance of a cervical screening for Emma, 30, from Lancaster, proved to be invaluable, as she has since been diagnosed with vulva…
27 May 2024
A Community Fundraising success for Henry!
Giving back to a charity that has supported Henry and his family.