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Why use skin balms instead of creams?

Why use skin balms instead of creams?

You might have noticed that on Beauty Despite Cancer we talk a lot more about balms than creams and lotions. The reason is because of our focus on ...

From the Front Lines to the Side Lines - By Ellen Horsted

Ellen, diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 38, shares her experiences of her diagnosis and treatment on her beautiful Instagram page @cancerf...

A review of the Defiant Beauty Range – By Karen Bucknall

Karen Bucknall is a trainee broadcaster and journalist. She is involved in voluntary media work with various cancer and brain tumour charities. Kar...

How chakra balancing oils can support emotional wellbeing

We use our chakra oils in our Balanced Body and Mind massage, but you can also take them home for everyday wellbeing and self care.

Cancer's Chastity Belt - By Caitlin Wilde

Cait, who was diagnosed with a form of Leukaemia when she was 17 years old, shares her experiences, thoughts and campaigns on her vibrant Instagram...

What Happens Now? - By Penny Mitchell

Hello, my name is Penny, I live in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and I am 49. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of lockdown 2020...

Is it true? A poem by Angharad Lewis

Angharad Lewis is a massage therapist and Jennifer Young Training School graduate. She has kindly written many words for us before, relating to her...

It doesn't always go to plan. By Lisa King

I suppose the moral of me telling this part of my story is, that cancer treatment is unpredictable and even though we’d like to think that the tre...

A Gifting Guide for Those Affected by Cancer

The thing about a cancer diagnosis is that it has an impact on multiple people. There’s one person at the centre of a medical storm, but family, fr...

Hero Balm To The Rescue - By Verite Collins

Surely, I can’t be the only one who is experiencing these forms of skin irritation. Especially not the only one struggling with unsightly itchy ski...

Is it only about genes? - Beverly, Nourishing Insights

It is common knowledge that many cancers are influenced by genetics. The frequent questioning from doctors, diving into your family history oft...

Medical Menopause and Me by Laura Killen

My name is Laura, mum to four children and wife to Simon. So, at age 36 I was diagnosed with primary breast cancer, in 2016 my youngest son was j...

Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment with Breast Augmentation Years Before by Helen Chand

Helen Chand was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. Since then, she has vowed to share her unique experience so that others have the information ...