FORCE Oncology Support Specialist Paul Grace takes you through a mindfulness exercise.
4 Apr 2023
I don't sweat the small stuff any more
When Justine Wise was diagnosed with breast cancer, she found the depth and breadth of support from FORCE made a massive difference to her and her family. She was held and supported while she became physically and emotionally stronger, during and after treatment. The mum-of-two is now a powerful advocate for the work of our charity and in our latest podcast, she talks openly about her cancer journey. If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with cancer and you need suppor...
1 Mar 2023
Cancer and a healthy diet
Rosie Martin is a former zoologist now working in the field of health and nutrition in Exeter. She is an Occupational Health and Wellbeing Dietician at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Rosie has worked with a wide variety of patients within NHS acute and community settings and has specialised in both gastroenterology and oncology. In the latest FORCE podcast she talks to our Information Nurse Jayne Fahy about eating well through a cancer diagnosis and beyond. Betwee...
31 Jan 2023
Looking good and feeling better
Living with cancer can be physically and emotionally challenging. This can be particularly true when there are visible side-effects from treatment. Suzanne Frost turned to FORCE when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and her appearance changed dramatically. In our latest podcast, Suzanne talks frankly about her experience and the positive benefits of the Look Good Feel Better course she attended. Look Good Feel Better is a free, one-off pampering session that teaches men, women and teens ...
10 Jan 2023
Yoga's not all about lycra and touching your toes
You don't need to be super bendy or kitted out in the latest lurid lycra to make the most of yoga. That's the message from FORCE Cancer Charity's specialist yoga instructor Wendy Reynolds. In our latest podcast, Wendy busts plenty of myths about yoga and highlights the benefits to be had for joining her group. FORCE offers a free six-week course at its Support and Information Centre in Exeter. Wendy's popular sessions focus on gentle exercises and breathing techniques to help with symptom rel...
21 Dec 2022
Be kind to yourself this Christmas
We often hear how this time of year can be a very difficult time for someone affected by cancer. It can intensify already challenging thoughts, feelings and situations which naturally come up while living with a diagnosis of cancer and its treatments. FORCE Support Services Manager Alex Moseley and Oncology Support Specialist Emma Ellis talk openly about the ways they find to cope with stressful situations. That might be finding the courage to say no or identifying a quiet space whe...
29 Nov 2022
If you want to do it, do it!
Rachel Stewart was diagnosed with two types of breast cancer in June 2016. Her treatment included chemotherapy, a mastectomy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Her world was rocked again in February 2021 with the news that her cancer had returned and spread to her liver, lungs, spine and ribs. It's incurable. FORCE has been there for Rachel and her family at every stage of her cancer journey. She is now living well with the disease, helped by a pioneering support group established by FORCE fo...
7 Nov 2022
FORCE helped make me a better person
Steve Huxtable talks honestly and openly about his cancer diagnosis, treatment and the support he received from FORCE... once he realised he needed help. He credits the charity for helping to become a better person when the pressures of dealing with his illness took their toll. Counselling, complementary therapies, relaxation sessions and the Moving Forward group all combined to get him through. FORCE is here to help you and your loved ones through every step of a cancer diagnosis, treatme...
18 Oct 2022
From cancer support to Classics Galore!
The FORCE podcast returns with a Series 2 opening episode featuring Posy Passmore. She and her late husband, Dick, chose to thank FORCE for the support they received during the 19 years he lived with cancer with a series of fundraising events, most notably Classics Galore! Posy tells us how the couple first became involved with FORCE and how Classics grew over the years and has raised more than £110,000 for our charity. Classics is back for 2022. Exeter’s very own Last Night of the Proms wil...
10 Jan 2022
The only cure for grief is to grieve
At some time in our lives, we will all experience the death of someone close to us. This can often leave us unprepared because death isn’t something we often talk about. We live our lives as if we are immortal, always planning, not really thinking about the fact that one day our lives will end. In this podcast Force Cancer Charity Oncology Support Specialists Gerry Gillespie and Emma Ellis talk about the impact of bereavement. Grief can be like a whirlpool. Emotions can change from moment t...
22 Dec 2021
Coping at Christmas
Christmas can be a time of great joy but it can also trigger anxiety and stress. Add a cancer diagnosis to the seasonal mix and we may need some help with our emotional responses. FORCE Oncology Support Specialists Emma Ellis and Ali Ashby share some strategies for coping. They have also compiled a list of organisations that may be able to offer help while our Support Centre is closed for the Christmas and New Year break from 4:30pm on Thursday December 23 until 9:30am on Tuesday January 4. S...
6 Dec 2021
The art of listening
There's more than one way to help someone dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Counselling is an option and the Oncology Support Specialists at FORCE Cancer Charity are all trained and accredited counsellors. But they offer something different to cancer patients and their families when a diagnosis turns their world upside down. In this podcast, FORCE Oncology Support Specialists Emma Ellis and Gerry Gillespie explain how they respond, often in ways that differ from traditional counselling. They t...
18 Nov 2021
Where there's a will...
Making a will is important because it’s the only way to be sure your wishes are carried out. Trouble is, it can be a bit daunting. But it doesn't have to be. FORCE Cancer Charity's head of income generation Sarah Daniels and former solicitor Peter Payne aim to debunk some of the myths and mysteries about making a will. They hope this chat will help people realise how important and straightforward it can be. Have a listen and hear for yourself. If you want to know more about making a will, the...
1 Nov 2021
When cancer turns your life upside down - twice
A cancer diagnosis brings about change in your life and is often accompanied by a range of emotions. Imagine facing that turmoil not once but twice. That's what happened to Jane Martin but FORCE was there to support her. In our latest podcast, Jane talks to oncology support specialist Gerry Gillespie about getting breast cancer twice in five years, how FORCE helped her cope and how she and husband Gary have become volunteers and fundraisers for the charity. FORCE offers a range of free suppor...
18 Oct 2021
Don't be afraid to reach out
It takes courage to ask for help when you're feeling vulnerable and then to share that vulnerability in the hope that it will help others dealing with a cancer diagnosis. FORCE helped Phil Bailey when a diagnosis of prostate cancer turned his life upside down. Now he wants to encourage others to seek the kind of support that FORCE offers people in Devon affected by cancer. In our latest podcast, Phil speaks openly and honestly to oncology support specialist Gerry Gillespie about t...
5 Oct 2021
Surround yourself with people who get it
FORCE Cancer Charity hosts a number of free support groups for cancer patients and their carers because shared experiences and mutual understanding can help reduce isolation and strengthen your abilities to cope. There are support groups made up of patients with the same cancer. Others focus on a specific subject, such as anxiety management or mindfulness with a mix of both patients and carers. In this podcast Emma Ellis and Annie Kerr talk about the good things group support can offer and w...
10 Sept 2021
The benefits of exercise for cancer patients
FORCE Cancer Charity Oncology Physiotherapist Louise Ballagher and Information Nurse Jayne Fahy talk about the exercise programme provided by the charity. FORCE provides free assessments for cancer patients and our experienced staff will design a personalised exercise plan. We also signpost patients to community exercise programmes across Devon.
27 Aug 2021
Annie Kerr and Emma Ellis talk about the support available at FORCE Cancer Charity
FORCE Cancer Charity provides free support and information to anyone affected by cancer at our centre in Exeter and at local community hospitals. Information nurse Annie Kerr and oncology support specialist Emma Ellis talk about all the options available. We offer counselling, group support, complementary therapies, benefits advice, specialist physiotherapy and exercise guidance and other health and wellbeing services. Our services don't cost a penny to local cancer patients and their f...
3 Aug 2021
Welcome to the first FORCE Cancer Charity podcast
Chief Executive Meriel Fishwick and Oncology Support Specialist Emma Ellis launch the FORCE Cancer Charity podcast service with a chat about what's happening at Devon's leading independent cancer support charity.
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