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Carole wants to encourage you to go for breast screening
In 2007 following a routine mammogram Carole received a re-call letter – she said having to wait for her follow-up appointment was the worst part. A malignant lump was discovered in her left breast; it was very small – the Consultant was … Read more
Businesses turn pink for Cobalt’s breast equipment appeal
A new dimension in Breast Screening The new equipment will provide clearer 3D pictures, more like a hologram, of the whole of the breast. The curved compression surface of the new equipment mirrors the shape of the breast making the experience … Read more
We talk to Dr Sarah Vinnicombe, Consultant Radiologist and honorary Senior Lecturer, Breast Centre
What is the role of a Radiologist and how did you come to specialise in radiology and breast cancer/imaging? Breast imaging, I would say is fundamental to sorting out breast problems. If somebody goes along to their GP with a breast problem, … Read more
How small amounts can make a big difference to local charities
We are taking part in Remember a Charity in your Will Week, from 10 to 16 September, an annual campaign designed to highlight the importance of making a Will and the value of gifts to charities. The theme for the week this year is “pass on … Read more
We team up with local solicitors for Make A Will Month
Various Gloucestershire solicitors, are donating their expertise and time, free of charge to write or update straightforward Wills. In return clients can choose to make a donation to local medical charity Cobalt. Suggested donations are £100 for … Read more
Cobalt encourage people to embrace healthy lifestyle for World Cancer Day
Sunday 4 February 2018 marks World Cancer Day, a campaign helping to raise awareness and educate us about cancer. We will be spreading the message that everyone can play a crucial role in maintaining their own health and wellbeing and … Read more
The Big Give target smashed – Teen cancer patients get their support nurse
We smash our Big Give target raising over £26,000 to provide a specialist nurse for teenagers and young adults with cancer in Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire. A national campaign of ‘match-giving’ to charity called The Big Give … Read more
How we want to help young adults with cancer get the specialist support they need.
The Big Give has begun and will run for 7 days. Every donation made to http://ow.ly/Eie730gRSy4 will be doubled. We want to raise money to enable us to help young adults with cancer get the specialist support they need. To not be stuck on adult … Read more
One donation, twice the impact
As we get ready with anticipation for The Big Give, we hear from Megan, our Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Specialist Nurse. Megan is one of only five nurses in the South West supporting these young people who have very complex needs. Watch her … Read more
Double donations to help support more young people like Jordan
A Christmas campaign is set to help us continue our work to support young people aged 16-25 with cancer by providing a specialist nurse. The Big Give, Christmas challenge will enable us to double donations received over a 7 day period. A chance … Read more