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Together We Can - Northeast

Sunderland-based cancer support, led by lived experience. Registered Charity No. 1219610

Peer support, groups & activities for people affected by cancer, with a focus on connection, wellbeing and community.

03/11/2026

This week at Together We Can NE we are spotlighting:

💜 PANCREATIC CANCER💜

The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach that helps digest food and regulates blood sugar. Pancreatic cancer develops when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably.

💜 Signs and symptoms to look out for:

🔹 Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice).
🔹 Persistent tummy or back pain.
🔹 Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite.
🔹 Indigestion, nausea or changes in bowel habits.
🔹 Dark urine or pale stools.
🔹 New-onset diabetes or changes in existing diabetes.

💜 Risk factors include:

• Smoking.
• Increasing age.
• Chronic pancreatitis.
• Family history of pancreatic cancer.
• Diabetes and certain inherited genetic conditions.

Pancreatic cancer can be difficult to detect early because symptoms aren’t always obvious. However, knowing what to look out for could make a difference.

💜 LISTEN TO YOUR BODY.

If you notice persistent, unusual or unexplained changes, don’t ignore them. Contact your GP and get checked. If you develop jaundice, seek urgent medical advice.

Early diagnosis matters, awareness saves lives, and no symptom should be dismissed.

Please share this post to help us spread awareness. 💜

02/11/2026

FREE YOGA & MINDFULNESS

Take some time for yourself with our free Yoga & Mindfulness sessions.

Yoga can help improve mobility and balance, reduce stress and support your physical and emotional wellbeing.

Who can join?
Anyone impacted by cancer, at any stage, including family, friends and carers.

All abilities and energy levels welcome. Sessions are adapted to suit you.

CHOOSE YOUR SESSION:

🗓 Tuesday: 10:30am – 11:30am

🗓 Wednesday: 6pm – 7pm

VENUE: Doxford Works, 3 Admiral Way, Sunderland, SR3 3XW

Spaces are limited. Click the link to book your preferred session. ⬇
https://forms.gle/VqJWFu4c52BC6Tbr7

02/11/2026

💜 PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS 💜

This week, we’re shining a light on pancreatic cancer and the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms.

Pancreatic cancer doesn’t always cause obvious symptoms in its early stages, which is why it’s so important to listen to your body and be aware of any changes.

Some warning signs to look out for include:

🔹 Pain or discomfort in the upper tummy (abdomen), which can spread to the back.
🔹 Jaundice – yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine or pale/smelly stools.
🔹 Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite.
🔹 Unusual fatigue or tiredness.
🔹 Newly diagnosed or difficult-to-manage diabetes.

Please find our symptom checker poster below. Take a moment to have a read and share it to help spread awareness.

🧡Please don’t panic. Having one or more of these symptoms does NOT automatically mean you have cancer. Many of these symptoms can be caused by other conditions. However, if something doesn’t feel right, is unusual for you or doesn’t go away, please don’t ignore it. Speak to your GP and get it checked.🧡

Early investigation matters, and knowing the signs could make a difference.

Awareness saves lives. Let’s keep talking, sharing and looking out for one another.

02/11/2026

AWARENESS MONTH

This November, we’re shining a light on four different cancers, helping to raise awareness, share knowledge and encourage important conversations.

Throughout the month, we’ll be focusing on:

💜 Stomach Cancer
💜 Pancreatic Cancer
💜 Mouth Cancer
💜 Lung Cancer

Each week, we’ll shine a spotlight on one of these cancers, sharing useful information, symptoms to look out for, symptom checkers and where to find support.

Our aim is to help spread awareness, encourage people to listen to their bodies and understand the importance of getting any unusual or persistent symptoms checked.

The more we talk, the more we can learn, share and support one another.

01/11/2026

🧘‍♀️ YOGA & MINDFULNESS

We’re delighted to announce that our Yoga & Mindfulness classes start Tuesday 3rd November due to high demand we also now offer evening classes which start on Wednesday the 4th November 🧡

Whether you’ve practised yoga before or have never stepped onto a mat, everyone is welcome. 🧡

Yoga isn’t just about stretching – it can offer so many benefits, particularly for anyone affected by cancer.

Some of the benefits include:

* Helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
* Improving flexibility, balance and mobility.
* Encouraging relaxation and better sleep.
* Helping to ease tension and stiffness.
* Supporting your mental wellbeing.
* Giving you time to slow down, breathe and focus on yourself.

Our classes are fully adaptable to suit all abilities and energy levels. There’s no pressure, no expectations and absolutely no need to be an expert!

📅 Class times:
🧡 Tuesdays – 10.30am–11.30am
💙 Wednesdays – 6pm–7pm

📍 Doxford Works, Admiral Way, Sunderland, SR3 3XW.

BEST OF ALL – IT’S COMPLETELY FREE TO ATTEND!

Booking is essential. Please use the booking link provided to reserve your place.

If you have any difficulties accessing the link or need a little help with booking, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

Booking form: https://forms.gle/vPjgTuHFwsLRvH1QA

📧 [email protected]
📞 07871521515 | 078899883420

At Together We Can, we believe in supporting each other, finding moments of calm and reminding ourselves that we’re never alone.

Come along, take a breath and make a little time for YOU. 🧡

01/11/2026

Our upcoming activities for November , put those dates in your diaries and we hope to see you there 🧡

Our sound baths and yoga sessions do require booking in advance please feel to contact us if you would like a place. 🧡

Exercise and balance along with our brew and banter sessions are walk in sessions no booking is required 🧡

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween Everyone 🎃🧙👻

30/10/2026

We are here for anyone who has ever been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Whether you are living with cancer, recently diagnosed, having treatment, or perhaps finished treatment years ago, you will always be made welcome.

No judgement, and no expectation to share anything if you don’t want to.

We’ll provide the safe space. You decide what you want to share, and when. 🧡

30/10/2026

📣 Have you completed our Cancer Impact Survey yet?

A big thank you to everyone who has already completed our Cancer Impact Survey – we really appreciate it!

Who can take part?

Anyone affected by cancer, whether personally or through a family member, friend or someone they care for. Whatever stage of the cancer journey, we want to hear from you.

Why take part?

Your feedback will help us understand the challenges people face, identify gaps in support and shape future activities and services around what people really need.

It only takes around 10 minutes, and as a thank you, you can enter our prize draw to win a £30 Love2shop voucher!🛍

Already completed the survey but want to enter the draw? Just get in touch!

Every voice matters. Every response makes a difference.

🔗 https://forms.gle/C97hPgwWHHr4JB1B7

29/10/2026

What a lovely evening we’ve had tonight at Soul Sanctuary Sunderland ✨

There is something really special about being in a room with people who understand. People who have been through similar experiences, who know that cancer affects so much more than just the physical side of things.

Tonight was about taking a little time for ourselves, slowing down, switching off and enjoying a beautiful sound bath together.

It’s these moments of connection that mean so much. No expectations, no need to explain, just being together with people who understand.

A big thank you to Marie at Soul Sanctuary for another lovely evening and for making us feel so welcome 🥰

Another lovely evening with our Together We Can family 🧡

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Pallion Action Group, East Moor Road
Sunderland
SR46QW

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