Cornwall Link Update - 5th November, 2020
Cornwall COVID-19 Status: Lockdown
We are working with the community and members on Cornwall Link to update the information in our listings. The information may require updates because the national lockdown could have impacted the service, event, activity or volunteering opportunity. While we do this, we advise that you use the contact details in the listings to speak with the organisers directly.
We thank you for your patience while we work on these updates. Please see our community COVID-19 Help page for more information on the regulations.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, about 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. It is more common in women who are aged 50 and over, but can affect any age. Men can also get breast cancer, but this is rare. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Survival for breast cancer is generally good, particularly if you are diagnosed early. This is probably because of screening, early diagnosis and improved treatment.
Age UK Cornwall have a unique partnership with Macmillan in the South West. Our Macmillan Team can offer anyone directly or indirectly affected by cancer information and signposting to bring them the appropriate support they need, whilst also having the time to be that all important listening ear. To contact our team please call the Age UK Cornwall and IOS Helpline on: 01872 266 383.
On Friday 23rd October, everyone is encouraged to Wear It Pink to generate more awareness of those affected by breast cancer and Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly's Macmillan Team need you to help us spread our message throughout Cornwall.
Simply take a picture of your pink outfit, signpost to resources in Cornwall for those directly or indirectly affected by breast cancer, and tag in our profiles and the official hashtags #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth and #WearItPink.
Our Facebook profile:
https://www.facebook.com/AgeUKCornwall/
Our Twitter profile:
https://twitter.com/AgeUKCornwall
Or email it to us, with your permission for us to share on social media, to [email protected] with the subject: Wear it Pink for Macmillan Team
How much pink is up to you – a tie, a wig, a ballgown or all 3 if you want to! It's all about having a little fun and if you would like to fundraise at the same time you can sign up here https://breastcancernow.org/get-involved/do-your-own-fundraising/wear-it-pink
For more information, including explanations about the different types of breast cancer and what different terms mean, visit: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/breast-cancer or https://breastcancernow.org
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