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Diabetes and Me

Diabetes and Me

Whilst I would rather not have diabetes, I am glad that I know as now I can do something about it. I feel confident that I have the power to take back control of my health and hopefully one day reverse my diabetes. Just got to keep at it!
Risk Checker

Risk Checker

Check your prostate cancer risk in 30 seconds. It's the most common cancer in men, but most men with early prostate cancer don’t have symptoms. Are you at risk?
HOW TO DEAL WITH PROSTATE CANCER

HOW TO DEAL WITH PROSTATE CANCER

I told as many people as I could about my symptoms and prognosis. I wanted to make sure that they got checked out if they had ANY concerns, but more importantly I wanted to show them that you can still have a great life with prostate cancer.
Pride – it can be a killer

Pride – it can be a killer

The fact of the matter is that we all get ill from time to time be it a seasonal cold or cancer or anything in between and, like a seasonal cold, there are many things we can do to minimise the damaging effects of cancer.
Prostate Cancer UK-Local Volunteer Engagement

Prostate Cancer UK-Local Volunteer Engagement

I’ve been getting out and about raising awareness of prostate cancer - how it affects men and their families - for around ten years now. In 2010 I lost my husband to the disease and knowing early diagnosis is crucial to good outcomes I started to volunteer with Prostate Cancer UK.
Mammograms - A Little Discomfort Goes a Long Way

Mammograms – A Little Discomfort Goes a Long Way

It would be untruthful of me to say that a mammogram is comfortable.  It isn't.  It's uncomfortable and no matter how EXCELLENT and quick staff are at manipulating your breasts and body into position for the mammogram it does feel a bit strange being the only topless person in the room!  A bit like going to a fancy dress party and finding you're the only one in fancy dress.
My 1st smear saved my life.

My 1st smear saved my life.

It's true, my first ever smear potentially saved my life. Being in your 20s carefree, living your life you don’t think about these ‘routine’ things the doctors encourage you to go to. I put off my smear, not due to any fears. Life just got in the way of getting round to booking the appointment.
Get screened - it's free and lifesaving!

Get screened – it’s free and lifesaving!

Hi, I'm Kate; I'm 65; and I live alone in Leeds. I shall get my state pension this year and I have cancer.  I want to encourage you to get screened and to keep pestering your GP if you have any unexplained pain.
Eve's 1st Cervical Smear Story

Eve’s 1st Cervical Smear Story

Looking back on the whole experience, I wish I had been more proactive in booking my cervical smear test. I would advise you, if you’ve received your letter, to not let your worries (or this pandemic) delay your test.
the BIG Leeds cancer awareness survey

The Big Leeds Cancer Awareness Survey

Over 55 people have already completed a short 10 min questionnaire but we need more if we’re to really understand what you do and don’t know about cancer signs/symptoms and NHS screening services.
Putting Cancer under the spotlight

Putting cancer under the spotlight

Cervical screening during these extra-ordinary Covid-19 times.

Cervical screening during these extra-ordinary Covid-19 times.

Stoptober-6 Q&As about stopping smoking

Stoptober-6 Q&As about stopping smoking

Cervical screening during these extra-ordinary Covid-19 times.

One honest view of smear tests

Anyone can get cancer

Anyone can get cancer

reduce your cancer risk

4 Ways To Reduce Your Cancer Risk

For free support and advice to help you start and maintain a healthy lifestyle visit ONE YOU LEEDS online or call 0800 169 4219.
“Oh it’ll be reet”-prostate cancer

“Oh it’ll be reet”-prostate cancer

Free Online Cancer Awareness Sessions

Free Online Cancer Awareness Sessions

We're conducting research questionnaires!

We’re conducting research questionnaires!

Anyone can get cancer

Spotting cancer early, 12 signs & symptoms

Cervical screening during these extra-ordinary Covid-19 times.

After 12 weeks-cervical screening returns!

check your breasts

How to check your breasts – 3 easy steps

Watch my short video which may help you to learn how to self check your breasts.
Cancer Awareness

Leeds Cancer Awareness-get rich quick tips!

Leeds Cancer Awareness take their first steps into the world of blogging...
Diabetes and Me

Diabetes and Me

Risk Checker

Risk Checker

HOW TO DEAL WITH PROSTATE CANCER

HOW TO DEAL WITH PROSTATE CANCER

Pride – it can be a killer

Pride – it can be a killer

Prostate Cancer UK-Local Volunteer Engagement

Prostate Cancer UK-Local Volunteer Engagement

Mammograms - A Little Discomfort Goes a Long Way

Mammograms – A Little Discomfort Goes a Long Way

My 1st smear saved my life.

My 1st smear saved my life.

Get screened - it's free and lifesaving!

Get screened – it’s free and lifesaving!

Eve's 1st Cervical Smear Story

Eve’s 1st Cervical Smear Story

the BIG Leeds cancer awareness survey

The Big Leeds Cancer Awareness Survey

Putting Cancer under the spotlight

Putting cancer under the spotlight

Cervical screening during these extra-ordinary Covid-19 times.

Cervical screening during these extra-ordinary Covid-19 times.

Stoptober-6 Q&As about stopping smoking

Stoptober-6 Q&As about stopping smoking

Cervical screening during these extra-ordinary Covid-19 times.

One honest view of smear tests

Anyone can get cancer

Anyone can get cancer

reduce your cancer risk

4 Ways To Reduce Your Cancer Risk

“Oh it’ll be reet”-prostate cancer

“Oh it’ll be reet”-prostate cancer

Free Online Cancer Awareness Sessions

Free Online Cancer Awareness Sessions

We're conducting research questionnaires!

We’re conducting research questionnaires!

Anyone can get cancer

Spotting cancer early, 12 signs & symptoms

Cervical screening during these extra-ordinary Covid-19 times.

After 12 weeks-cervical screening returns!

check your breasts

How to check your breasts – 3 easy steps

Cancer Awareness

Leeds Cancer Awareness-get rich quick tips!

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