Carrie Cannon Health MPH, BSC Health, RGN

09/12/2025

Pool too small to swim? Try some

06/12/2025

Christmas is coming and with it lots of lovely events with food and feasting.

No need to panic, progress isn’t lost overnight, one indulgent meal won’t make a difference and might even make you appreciate your usual routine.

A few simple habits will keep you on track:
👉Maintain a Normal Routine - eating, sleep, movement
👉Balance rather than deprivation
👉Go easy on the alcohol
👉Be kind to yourself and realistic

Check the comments for my latest article with more information and let me know what you think.

01/12/2025

My husband just came back from the Christmas Market with a red ribbon and a condom.

reminds me of my early nursing days in London, when a mysterious illness kept us busy on the newly opened isolation ward.

Years later, in Ruyigi, Burundi, I worked with young nurses and doctors taking bloods for HIV testing and saw how a simple, under resourced mother and child centre could change outcomes for whole communities.

And then as a school nurse got grief from the school maintenance men because I handed out condoms to the students who invariably used them as water bombs. At least they came and got them and learnt what they were for, why and how to handle them!! Prevention in action!

Progress has been real, yet many communities still face clear risks and vulnerabilities. The theme this year is ‘Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response’ asking us to stay committed, to act and to push for the leadership needed to reach the goal of ending AIDs by 2030.

Stigma around the virus means people don’t test, take the required medication and don’t get the support they need. It’s important to learn about this virus, speak up and support the organisations driving this work forward.

26/11/2025

It was a pleasure to catch up with the team Cytoskeleton and cancer progression from Luxembourg Institute of Health to hear updates on their work and where the money TPL donates goes to.

Talking more and more about translational research aimed at translating results in basic research into results that directly benefits patients. From bench to bed!





Carrie Cannon Health MPH, BSC Health, RGN
Geraldine Cassells
Fede Ghirlandini
Laurent A Vanot

21/11/2025

Men’s health is in crisis!
They die younger than women, have a higher rate of morbidity, they smoke, drink and gamble more and tend to be more obèse.
Why are they less likely to consult with a doctor, follow up on issues, talk about it and get their screenings?

Men are less likely than women to get checked by a doctor, and less than a third turn up for colorectal cancer tests

20/11/2025

Proud that we have managed to do this at Think Pink Lux.

Sharing stories, yoga sessions and one-to-one discussions offered to help women navigate the challenges of cancer outside a clinical setting

19/11/2025

Excited to be representing Think Pink Lux at the
European Cancer Organisation summit to hear about best practices, EU-funded research, and evidence-based guidelines, as well as barriers and opportunities for better post-treatment support.

Cancer survivors face physical, psychological, and social challenges, including:

➡️ lingering health complications
➡️emotional distress
➡️ financial insecurity
➡️ stigma & more…

Are EU policies keeping pace?

Join the to hear survivor testimony and insights drawing on the recently released ECO Survivorship and Quality of Life Policy Paper.

Meet some of the brightest minds in the cancer community discussing best practices, EU-funded research, and evidence-based guidelines, as well as barriers and opportunities for better post-treatment support.

Don’t miss this year’s European Cancer Summit!

📆 19-20 November 📌 Brussels & online
Register now 🔗 europeancancer.org/summit

09/11/2025

04/11/2025

Looking after my heart and soul with a few days hiking in the French Alps.

Soaking up the fresh air and sunshine and getting my steps in with some lovely walks. I can feel it!!

Walking is one of the simplest yet most powerful things we can do for our health, for our body, mind, and mood and I’m so grateful to have access to this fresh air, the trails, and yesterday a good dose of vitamin D too.

However, you don’t need a mountain to get moving — a walk around your neighbourhood, a park, the commute to and from work or even a few minutes up and down the stairs can make a difference.

Where do you like to walk?

17/10/2025

Centre Hospitalier Chl Strasen with The Global Dietitian

15/10/2025

03/10/2025

⏰ Just 10 days to go until the Race for the Cure! Are you ready to lace up your trainers and make a difference for breast cancer? 🏃‍♀️💖

Every step you take helps fund vital research and support for those affected by this disease. And guess what? You can buy your RFTC top on the day itself, showing your commitment to the cause!

If you haven't registered yet, now’s the time! https://www.raceforthecure.eu/en/