Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Cancer Care

19/02/2026

Open Door Warminster is a charity providing information, reassurance and support based in Warminster.

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Their aim is to raise awareness of potential symptoms and encourage people to talk to their GP, or a friend if they have any concerns of cancer.

They host p*er support groups, such as their Monday Prostate Cancer group, and can provide reassurance and focus on taking beneficial steps which could save lives.

📍On Saturday 28th February at Thomas Arnold Hall in Warminster School from 11:00-13:00pm, they are hosting an event to explore the value of p*er support groups. This event is called “Tackling Prostate Cancer Together”. 💪 🤲

There will be testimonies from guests and NHS staff from Salisbury District Hospital and Royal United Hospital Bath to talk about health services available locally.

This event is open to everyone:
🩵 Men who are curious to know more.
🩵 Those worried about their own health,
🩵 Men who have already been diagnosed
🩵 Family and friends who are concerns about a loved one.

This event is free with free parking in the Minster Church carpark opposite the school.

Scan the QR code to reserve your spot on the poster below:

16/02/2026

📣 17th- 22nd February 2026 is Cancer Prevention Action Week.

🚨 The aim of this is to increase public understanding of cancer risk factors, early signs, and the importance of prevention and early detection.

❓ There can be misleading information online which may confuse people and the World Cancer Research Fund provide information for cancer prevention.

There are factors that can increase your risk of cancer which include:

🚬 Smoking
⚖ Weight and Obesity
☀️ Sun and UV rays
🍺🥃 Alcohol

World Cancer Research Fund have lots of information on their website on risk and prevention tips here:

Do you know the lifestyle factors that are affect your risk of cancer? With a new scare story in the newspapers almost every day, it can be difficult to know what's true and what's not

12/02/2026

📣 Sunday 15th February 2026 is International Childhood Cancer Day. 📣

🎗 This is a global campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancers and challenges faced by children and young people.

🚨 Certain types of cancers are almost unique to children and young people, but cancers most often diagnosed with adults are extremely rare in children such as lung, breast and stomach.

In the UK, 1,900 children (aged 0-14) are diagnosed each year.

Cancer in children is rare, but symptoms can possibly include:

❤️ Unable to wee or have blood in their wee
❤️ Unexplained lump, firmness or swelling anywhere in the body
❤️ Tummy pain or swelling that doesn’t go away
❤️ Constant bone or back pain, or pain waking your child up in the night
❤️ Unexplained fits or changes in behaviour and mood

Cancer Research UK have lots of information on symptoms on their website:
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/childrens-cancer/symptoms

Cancer symptoms can be similar to other childhood illnesses but contact your GP if you notice anything that is unusual for them.

The Cancer Support Team have put together the following leaflet to show support for resources available to those with cancer and their families.

09/02/2026

📣 February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Oesophageal cancer (also known as cancer of the gullet), is a cancer found anywhere in the food pipe, medically known as the oesophagus.

🚨 Each year, around 9,400 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in the UK.

Symptoms can be hard to spot but can include:

💙 Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
💙 Feeling or being sick
💙 Heartburn or acid reflux
💙 Symptoms of indigestion

Other symptoms can include:
⚠ A hoarse voice
⚠ A cough for more than 3 weeks
⚠ Losing weight without meaning to
⚠ Fatigue
⚠ Pain in your throat or the middle of your chest, especially when swallowing.

More information can be found on the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/oesophageal-cancer/symptoms/

If you are concerned about any of these symptoms, please contact your GP.

Image used with permission by OPA Cancer Charity

06/02/2026

📣 Kidney Cancer Awareness Week runs from 3rd-7th February 2026. The aim of this is to highlight the signs and symptoms of kidney cancer.

⚠ There are sometimes no obvious symptoms of kidney cancer and is usually diagnosed when testing for something else. 📣Be aware of the possible signs and symptoms and raise awareness.

Symptoms can include:

🧡 Blood in your p*e
🧡 A lump or swelling in your back, under your ribs or in your neck
🧡 Pain between your ribs and waist that does not go away
🧡 Loss of appetite or losing weight without meaning to
🧡 Feeling tired or having no energy
🧡 A high temperature that does not go away
🧡 Sweating a lot, including at night

More information can be found on the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-cancer/symptoms/

The Cancer Support Team have put together the following leaflet to show support services locally and nationally available:

04/02/2026

📣 Today, 4th of February 2026 is World Cancer Day.

🎗The aim is to raise awareness of cancer and the signs and symptoms of cancer.

Symptoms can often be similar to other conditions but may include:

💜 Unexplained weight loss
💜 Persistent fatigue
💜 New lump or swelling
💜 Persistent pain
💜 Night sweats
💜 Unusual bruising or bleeding
💜 Skin changes (itching or changes in moles)

If you are concerned about any of these symptoms, please visit your GP.

More information is available on the Cancer Research UK website:
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/spot-cancer-early/cancer-symptoms

26/01/2026

🎨 Colour & Confidence with Lindsay West at our Live Well with Cancer Day🎨

Colour has a powerful effect — not just on how we look, but on how we feel. When so much can feel out of your control, the right colours can make a real difference.

Wearing colours that suit you can brighten your complexion, draw attention to your eyes, and give you a healthier, more rested appearance — boosting confidence, wellbeing, and your sense of self during a challenging time.

Join Lindsay West, of House of Colour Salisbury, to help you discover the colours that make you feel brighter, stronger, and more yourself again.

🗓 Saturday 31st January 2026
🕙 10:00 – 16:00
📍 The Bowman Centre, Amesbury, SP4 7XT

We invite anyone with cancer into a supportive space to explore activities that boost wellbeing during your cancer journey.

✨ Free entry & refreshments
✨ No need to book — just come along!
✨ Open to family members and carers too

Try a range of uplifting and engaging experiences for free, including:
🎨 Art🧘 Yoga🎤 Singing🎨 Pottery💄 Skin care🎨 Colour analysis🧘 Mindfulness🎣 Meet with the fishing group🍎 Find out more about nutrition

Proudly supported by Stars Appeal - Salisbury District Hospital's Charity 💛

We look forward to seeing you there!

21/01/2026

🌟 Live Well with Cancer Day
🗓 Saturday 31st January 2026
🕙 10:00 – 16:00
📍 The Bowman Centre, Amesbury, SP4 7XT

We invite anyone with cancer into a supportive space to explore activities that boost wellbeing during your cancer journey.

✨ Free entry & refreshments
✨ No need to book — just come along!
✨ Open to family members and carers too

Try a range of uplifting and engaging experiences for free, including:
🎨 Art
🧘 Yoga
🎤 Singing
🎨 Pottery
💄 Skin care
🎨 Colour analysis
🧘 Mindfulness
🎣 Meet with the fishing group
🍎 Find out more about nutrition

Proudly supported by Stars Appeal - Salisbury District Hospital's Charity 💛

We’d love to see you there! 💫

12/01/2026

12th January to 16th of January is Less Survivable Cancer Awareness Week.

This is aimed to highlight the six less survivable types of cancer.

Each year, around 90,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with one of these types of cancer which are:

🧠 Brain
💚 Liver
🫁 Lung
💙 Oesophageal
💜 Pancreatic
💜 Stomach

Four of these are digestive cancers. More information can be found on the Guts UK website:

Guts UK is a founding charity member of the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT).We help to raise vital awareness for the less survivable cancers, four of which are digestive cancers

05/01/2026

📣 January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month with Cervical Cancer Prevention Week taking place on the 19th to 25th of January 2026.

🤔 The aim of this is to help people understand about cervical cancer and its symptoms. More than 3,200 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year in the UK.

Symptoms can include:

🩵 Heavier than normal periods
🩵 Vaginal bleeding between periods, after s*x and after the menopause
🩵 Pain during s*x
🩵 Pain in your lower back, between your hip bones (pelvis), or in your lower tummy

More information is available on the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/symptoms/

*This event has been cancelled*
To help raise awareness of Cancer Awareness month, Cancer Services and Engagement & Experience Coordinator, Jo (pictured below at a previous event) will be available at Salisbury Market on Tuesday 6th January 2026 from 10am until 2pm.

She will be available to:

☑️ Raise awareness of prevention with information to hand out
☑️ Signpost people if needed
☑️ Get feedback from the community

Come along and find out more about cancer services within Salisbury hospital!

29/12/2025

🎉🎊 Warmest wishes for 2026! 🥳

During the bank holidays, services within the hospital will be the same as what is available during weekends.

Although some members of staff across the hospital may be on leave over the holiday season, this will not affect your cancer care as there are members of staff patients can contact in an emergency, or if you have any concerns or questions.

Regarding your medical treatment or condition, as normal please contact your medical team at the hospital, 999, 111 or your GP – depending on the circumstance.

📞 If you need any advice on chemotherapy side-effects and complications, The Oncology Hotline Number is 01722 341930 and this will be manned 24 hours a day.

Support from our administrative staff will be available as normal, except on the bank holidays when offices will be closed.

Outside of opening hours, if you have a non-urgent question, please leave a message on 01722 336 262 (ext. 2417) or email sft.cancersupportteam@nhs.net and someone from the Cancer Support Workers team will get back to you.

22/12/2025

Season’s greetings from The Cancer Support Team. 🎄🎅🎁

Wishing you a wonderful day.

❤️ We would like to say a BIG thank you to all our staff who continue to provide a high level of care and to all our patients and their families.

Maggie’s have lots of useful information on how to cope with cancer at Christmas such as feeling overwhelmed and stressed, feeling lonely and also practical tips if you are receiving cancer treatment during the festive season:

Find practical and emotional support for coping with cancer at Christmas, and where to find support over the festive season and new year.