White House Cancer Support

21/10/2026

🚭🚬Lets Quit Smoking Together🚬🚭

Stoptober runs all through October to the 1st November.
This years campaign focuses on the connection between smoking and stress, highlighting positive health and lifestyle changes.

During Stoptober 2026, we're highlighting the direct link between smoking and specific cancers giving people the incentive to join the 28 day challenge for this years campaign. Statistically, smoking is responsible for around 70% of Lung Cancer cases.
Its never to late to reduce your risk.‼️
When you quit smoking, your body instantly starts to repair itself. By completing , you are 5 times more likely to quit for good-significantly lowering your long-term cancer risk.

Please use resources available to help you quit smoking.
🌐https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
🌐https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/

19/10/2026

Carer's Right's Day 2026💚

Inviting unpaid Carer's from across Dudley to attend a free event that brings together a wide range of local organizations and support services, giving carer's the opportunity to learn more about their rights, and discover support available cross Dudley.

What can you expect❓
>Rights as an unpaid Carer.
>Carer's assessment, benefits, grants and financial support.
>Employment rights, flexible working, and carer's leave.
>Accessing information on Health and Wellbeing.
>Meeting local organizations and community groups.
>Speak with professionals.
>Sharing experiences and helping others.
>Representatives from Dudley Carer's Hub will be available throughout the event, providing advice and Practical Support.

To book a FREE space, please visit the link provided.
https://tinyurl.com/2atp2yas
OR...
Michelle Jones - Carer's Support Development officer
📱07435754386
📩[email protected]

16/10/2026

We need your help!💚
We are looking for volunteer drivers to be part of our existing team.
If you have your own vehicle, a clean driving license and can commit to regular slots, then we would really like to hear from you. We cover mileage and telephone expenses.

If this is something you'd be interested in, the please contact us via email or telephone.

📩[email protected]
📱01384231232
Thank you all for you continued support.

15/10/2026

Mobile cervical screening will be at:
The Village Hotel, Dudley on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 October 4-8pm and
Pure Gym, Brierley Hill Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 10am-2pm both days.
Available to women and people with a cervix aged 25-64 years. No appointment is needed.
It’s quick, private and done by a female nurse.
If you have any concerns or queries pop along for a chat and the team will be happy to help.

14/10/2026

💚Liver Cancer Awareness Month💚
October is LCAM, which is a chance to raise vital awareness of the symptoms, improving early detection and supporting those already affected.
Around 6,600 people are diagnosed with Liver Cancer in the UK every year, making it extremely important to know the signs and symptoms and when you should see your GP.
Possible symptoms include,
>Loss of appetite or feeling full quick.
>Weight loss.
>Feeling sick/being sick.
>Tiredness.
>Aching or pain in the tummy, near the ribs, and possibly in the right shoulder.
>Bruising or bleeding easily.
>High temp/flu-like symptoms.
>Swollen tummy.
>Your skin/whites of eyes look yellow.
It is important to know that the symptoms listed can also be caused by other conditions, and isn't always Liver Cancer. If you have any of these symptoms, we urge you to see GP or nurse.

Information purposes from a UK trusted charity,
🌐https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/liver-cancer
🌐https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/liver-cancer/signs-and-symptoms-of-liver-cancer

If you or someone you know is effected by Liver Cancer then please get in touch via our socials, email or telephone. One of the team will be more than happy to help.

📱01384231232
📩[email protected]

12/10/2026

**Prostate Group Update**
ℹ At our next Prostate Group meeting being held on Tuesday 20th October 2:00pm, we will be joined by Renita Horton, who is a Prostate Consultant Radiographer offering advice and support to those who attend.

Please remember that all groups are free to attend, no initial booking is required. Just simply walk in💚

09/10/2026

ℹ At our latest Open Support Group the 5th October, Angie Nichols attended from Living Beyond Cancer. Everyone who attended said it was very informative.
Angie has kindly left us some books which include Healthy Eating and Cancer, Women and Men's Health Guides, Healthy cooking Recipes and Weight Matters.

These can either be obtained via the email and telephone below, alternatively we have copies at the White House which are held on Reception.

📱02075434200
📩[email protected]

Please see updates and upcoming monthly speakers on our socials. All will be attending our Open Support Group which is held here at the White House every Monday from 1:30pm.

Anyone is welcome to attend, no booking is required. Simply just pop in💚

08/10/2026

07/10/2026

🩷Breast Cancer Awareness Month🩷
BCAM is a global campaign held every October to raise awareness of Breast Cancer, promote earlier diagnosis and supporting those affected.

What are the symptoms of Breast Cancer❓
> Lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest or armpit.
>A change to the skin, such as puckering or dimpling.
>A change in the colour of your breast - May look darker, red or inflamed.
>Nipple changes - Become pulled in (inverted)
>Rash or crusting around the ni**le.
>Unusual liquid (discharge) from either ni**le.
>Changes in size or shape of breast.

Although very rare, men can get Breast Cancer to. The most common symptom in men is a lump in the chest area.

We urge anybody with these symptoms, man or woman, to be seen by their GP. Anything unusual or new should be checked!

For more information, fundraising, taking part in spreading awareness, then please visit the link to a UK trusted registered charity, Breast Cancer Now.🩷
🌐https://breastcancernow.org/get-involved/breast-cancer-awareness-month

If you or someone you know is affected by Breast Cancer, then please contact us via our socials, telephone or email. One of the team are more than happy to help.
📱01384231232
📩[email protected]