Cancer Doesn’t Care it’s Christmas
Data from YouGov a UK government website show that at Christmas this year, 24% of the population will be directly affected by cancer; either themselves or someone in their family will be coping with active cancer and it’s treatment.
The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the normal difficulties with 40% having experienced delays in treatment or diagnosis. It is important to remember the special needs for cancer patients at this time.
An English charity has produced a series of videos seeking to raise awareness and increase donations. One of these features Alexandria Mitchell an ovarian cancer survivor. She talks about Christmas, what it means to her and how we could all make Christmas better for women facing the disease and the side effects of treatment. Worth a look….
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