02/09/2026
September can feel like a time of change.
The summer holidays are over, children are heading back to school, and parents and grandparents might be breathing a huge sigh of relief! 😄 Older children may be heading off to university or returning after spending the summer at home.
The mornings start to feel cooler, the evenings get darker and the first leaves begin to change colour. Summer will gradually become autumn.
Change can bring lots of different feelings. Sometimes it's exciting. Sometimes it's a relief. Sometimes it's something we didn't choose and aren't quite ready for.
For people affected by cancer, change can be huge and unexpected.
Cancer is a journey, but it’s one without a sat nav and one that’s always unique.
A diagnosis can change your plans, your routines, your relationships and your plans for the future. Treatment can bring physical and emotional changes, while finishing treatment can bring its own uncertainty as you work out what happens next.
Loved ones feel the change too. Family members, friends and colleagues may find themselves supporting someone, when they feel totally unprepared for this.
So this September, our theme is Change.
Throughout the month, we'll be looking at:
→ How to cope when life changes unexpectedly
→ Ways to support yourself through periods of uncertainty
→ Preparing your mind and body for cancer treatment
→ How to support someone else through a major change
→ Finding a sense of stability when everything feels different
→ Adjusting to life after treatment
→ Why it's OK not to feel positive
Change doesn't always have to be something we simply get through. It can be about finding the support, information and those small steps that can help us move forward at our own pace.
Whatever changes you're facing, you don't have to face them alone. We are here for you if you have been affected by cancer, whether it’s your own diagnosis or that of a loved one.
We're here to support you through diagnosis, treatment, recovery and beyond. 💙
