Fylde Coast Macmillan Information and Support Service

23/03/2026

March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 💚

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. About 55,100 people are diagnosed with it each year. It is more common over the age of 65 but can happen at a younger age. There is a higher risk of getting prostate cancer at a younger age if you are Black or have a strong family history of prostate cancer.

What symptoms do I need to be aware of?

The symptoms of benign prostate conditions and prostate cancer are similar. Some people will have both BPH and prostate cancer. Most prostate problems are not cancer but if you have any of these symptoms, it is important to have them checked by your GP:

- needing to p*e more often than usual, especially at night
- difficulty p*eing – for example, a weak flow or having to strain to start p*eing
- feeling like you have not completely emptied your bladder
- an urgent need to p*e • blood in your urine - sometimes this can only be found by a urine test
- blood in your semen
- pain when p*eing or ej*******ng – this is rare.

If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to have them checked by your doctor. Your GP can do tests to find out if you need a referral to a specialist doctor.

21/03/2026

What’s on this week…..

Hopefully the sun keeps shining for our first walk in the park of the year! ☀️

Contact us on 01253 955710 💚

20/03/2026

March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month 💚

As the UK's leading kidney patient support charity, Kidney Care UK provides resources for patients to access and order for free.

You can download all patient information booklets as PDF files to view on your computer, email to others, or print at home.

Download or order printed copies of our free kidney health resources.

19/03/2026

March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month (BTAM) 💚 bringing people from around the world together to raise awareness of the realities of brain tumours. It’s a time to share the signs and symptoms of brain tumours, strive for kinder treatments, and raise voices for change.

Around 13,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year in the UK. They’re the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40. Yet despite this devastating impact, progress in treatment and research has been slow. Changes in survival rates for adults with a brain tumour have improved little compared with other cancers in over 40 years. This has to change!

Although brain tumours are rare, if you or a loved one are experiencing two or more of the signs and symptoms it’s important that you speak to your doctor to rule out a brain tumour.

Faster diagnosis leads to quicker treatments, so you’re always better safe than tumour. Click the link below to check your symptoms. Always contact your GP if you have any concerns!

Check your signs and symptoms with the symptom checker, which can help prepare you for a visit to your GP to be better safe than tumour.

14/03/2026

Please get in touch for further info on 01253 955710, or through messenger 💚

12/03/2026

Proud to support these sessions. Please contact us for further information.
01253 955710 💚

12/03/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month 💚
If you’re 50 to 74, the NHS will send you a test kit.
Catching bowel cancer early reduces your chances of getting seriously ill from it.
So, don’t just leave it in the back of a drawer, send it back today.
Find out more at nhs.uk/bowel

09/03/2026

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The Mobile Cervical Screening Bus (Living Well Bus) is coming to Blackpool. Opening hours are from 11:00 till 16:00. This is perfect opportunity for women aged 25–64 to get a free, quick, and potentially life-saving test.
✅Walk- ins -no appointment needed
✅Friendly female staff
✅Quick and Confidential
✅Not far to travel
For further information , visit the links below :

Living Well Bus Cervical Screening CWP on Vimeo

Cervical screening - NHS

08/03/2026

Wishing all our lovely ladies a Happy Women’s Day! 💚

07/03/2026

It’s a busy week for groups….
Always here for support if needed…..
01253 955710 💚

06/03/2026

A Huge Thank You to the Windmill Unit! 🩵

We want to share a massive thank you to the incredible team and patients at the Windmill Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Over the past few months, the unit has hosted one of our Blue Skies collection tins, and the results are in... you’ve raised an amazing £198.54! 🪙✨

Every penny donated helps Blue Skies enhance patient care and improve the hospital environment for everyone across Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre.

Thank you to everyone who dropped in their spare change, your generosity makes a real difference. 💙

05/03/2026

Happy World Book Day! 📚
Did you know we have a Book Nook?
Books can be given, and taken for a donation from the shelves in our waiting room on the Macmillan Unit.

Why not share your book recommendations? 📖💚