04/02/2025
1 in 2 people will develop cancer in their lifetime.
It’s a statistic that makes sobering reading, but one that all too many people are aware of.
I have, as I’m sure many of you could say as well, been directly affected by cancer, whether someone in your family, or a friend. It’s when you are dealing with it, that you are so grateful ( I know I was) for the NHS staff, as well as organisations like Macmillan, Marie Curie and Maggie’s Centre (sorry to have left anyone out, but these were who helped our family), that we could turn to.
I don’t have the skills of the amazing NHS oncology teams, but as a Certified Oncology Massage Therapist and Scar Therapist, I hope I help in some small way to bring some comfort and relief to people, at whatever stage of their journey. Whether it’s to lend a listening ear, a relaxing back massage or even just a head and hand massage. Or to help with the after effects, through Scar Therapy and massage.
On this World Cancer Day, we say thank you to those that do everything to help people when they need it most and the organisations working tirelessly in research and helping to improve the statistics and helping to kick cancers a**.
If you are navigating your journey at the moment, know that you are not alone, contact the organisations I mentioned above and always remember that there are people here to lend you that ear. 🤗
