There is a natural instinct when you are diagnosed with something like cancer to seek out like-minded folk. I assume it probably applies to a lot of situations. But the people you seek out when you have metastatic cancer are different from those you seek out when you’ve bought a classic car. Because whilst you’re all going to be very different in many ways, here’s the one thing you all have in common – You are all dying.
World Cancer Day – COVID and Cancer
February 4th is World Cancer Day. Except that this February 4th, Cancer isn’t the only C that MetUpUK members are having to live with. Some of our team have shared
Are the lives of cancer patients less important than those of COVID patients asks @madmeynell? Dealing with suggested treatment delay
Every patient with metastatic cancer knows that at some point their oncologist will tell them that their treatment must be changed. This point is normally reached when cancer has progressed on
METUP-UK Member @drbexl talks about being a ‘good enough cancer patient’ on @iamwillonline podcast
METUP-UK member Bex Lewis was pleased to be invited to join Will Taylor’s ‘Good Enough’ podcast, off the back of social media content talking about the problematic nature of talking
METUPUK Founder @ABCDiagnosis features in @thisismedtech
The article, featuring METUP-UK founder Jo Taylor, starts: Jo Taylor’s situation is something of a double-edged sword. She relies on continuous treatment for secondary breast cancer to maintain a good
Remembering Jo Myatt (@JoanneMyatt25), friend, advocate and supporter of METUPUK #IAmThe31
I met Jo 3 years ago at the Conservative Party conference as we were both involved with the Breast Cancer Care (BCC) conference stand. When we met we realised we
Video: The Metastatic Cancer ‘Journey’ for #IAmThe31, who are #BusyLivingWithMets
We like to think of different ways of getting our message across in different ways, and how do we demonstrate what our lives are like … whilst making use of
We’ve had the #12DaysOfTreatment for those of us #BusyLivingWithMets
Thanks for following our #12DaysOfTreatment Because as you know, The treatment doesn’t stop for Christmas! We hope you enjoyed following the daily cartoons, but please remember our treatment and quality
Chatting to @ForeverCopilots – Travelling and Truly #BusyLivingWithMets
My name is Kate Gross, And I’m a 3 x cancer survivor. We are planning the adventure of a lifetime, but first a little about me. I’m 50 years old
The A to Z of breast cancer clinical trials with @OWise_uk
A new article from the OWise app kicks off with a quote from METUPUK: Today’s research is tomorrow’s treatment The OWise App gives an extensive overview of what is involved