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 lates…

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 …

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 benefi…

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…

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…

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…

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 Movin…

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 Classi…

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 …

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 he…

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 O…

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…

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,…

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 …

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 mind…

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.…

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 phys…

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.FORCE Cancer Charity