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‘Turbo’ Radiotherapy could treat Prostate Cancer in just 5 sessions, down from 20
A new 'Turbo' radiotherapy treatment for men diagnosed with prostate cancer could dramatically improve outcomes for patients. Read more.
Community Support Group hits 20k members
The Bladder and Bowel Community Facebook group has been supported since 2018, and now has over 20K members.
There’s light after stoma surgery
When Rocco Mann, 20 from Banbury in Oxfordshire was first diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, his biggest fear was ending up with a stoma bag. What he thought was his worst fears coming true, Rocco learned to embrace having an ileostomy and…
My videos help others with Interstitial Cystitis
Jordan Bew, 36 from Cornwall spent nearly 2 years suffering from crippling, painful bladder symptoms before being diagnosed with a little known condition called Interstitial Cystitis in October 2022. Jordan shares his story about getting…
World Continence Week 2023
World Continence Week ran from the 19th to the 23rd June and is an annual initiative managed and run by the World Federation of Incontinence and Pelvic Problems (WFIPP). In support of the event, we worked alongside incontinence specialists…
Reluctant to see a doctor? It could save your life
Deciding to get help with anything, let alone, medical concerns can be a challenge because we are hardwired to be independent-minded. This is according to Nora Bouchard1, a leadership coach who has recently written a book on the topic. It…
Marcus – Living with Bladder Incontinence
Marcus, from Kent was diagnosed with bladder incontinence around four years ago, however he says that he has experienced bladder symptoms for as long as he can remember and these have gradually worsened over time. Here, Marcus bravely…
What causes urinary incontinence?
Whether you’ve been living with bladder weakness (incontinence) for years or if it's relatively new to you, you’re not alone and many people ask themselves, ‘what causes urinary incontinence?’. In this article, we’ve partnered with…
Talking ‘Incontinence’ with BBC Radio Lancashire
We were heartened to hear Gemma Collins’ own account of her ‘accident’ whilst playing on a trampoline with her nephew. Life is for living and Gemma reaffirmed this idea by stating that nothing would stop her from doing anything in her life.…
Ovarian Cancer – Know the Symptoms
Do you know the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and this month we want to help shout out about the symptoms of ovarian cancer to help speed up a diagnosis and treatment. Diagnosed at its earliest…