{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"CASC - Cancer Awareness & Support Cafe's","home_page_url":"https://cascorg.info","description":"CASC - Cancer Awareness & Support Cafe's","author":{"name":"CASC - Cancer Awareness & Support Cafe's"},"items":[{"id":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/pope-leos-diagnosis-the-lung-cancer-most-people-dont-know-about","html_content":"

This week the Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Luckily, it was caught early: the nodule was found by chance rather than because of symptoms, and doctors describe his prognosis as excellent.

","url":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/pope-leos-diagnosis-the-lung-cancer-most-people-dont-know-about","title":"Pope Leo's diagnosis-the lung cancer most people don't know about","summary":"This week the Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Luckily, it was caught early: the nodule was found by chance rather than because of symptoms, and doctors describe his prognosis as excellent.","date_modified":"2026-10-16T17:02:12Z"},{"id":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/moving-forward-why-australia-is-prescribing-exercise-for-cancer","html_content":"

If you're going through cancer treatment, resting might feel like the safest thing to do. But doctors in Australia are changing how we think about staying active during treatment. They have started to offer a new kind of...

","url":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/moving-forward-why-australia-is-prescribing-exercise-for-cancer","title":"Moving Forward: Why Australia is Prescribing Exercise for Cancer","summary":"If you're going through cancer treatment, resting might feel like the safest thing to do. But doctors in Australia are changing how we think about staying active during treatment. They have started to offer a new kind of...","date_modified":"2026-10-15T14:23:18Z"},{"id":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/casc-is-seeking-volunteers-to-help-at-our-community-events","html_content":"

CASC is seeking volunteers to help at our friendly, peer-support events, providing attendees with a warm welcome, a listening ear and simple signposting where appropriate.

","url":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/casc-is-seeking-volunteers-to-help-at-our-community-events","title":"CASC is seeking volunteers to help at our community events!","summary":"CASC is seeking volunteers to help at our friendly, peer-support events, providing attendees with a warm welcome, a listening ear and simple signposting where appropriate.","date_modified":"2026-10-13T17:54:40Z"},{"id":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/casc-members-help-to-shape-development-of-local-cancer-services","html_content":"

On 30 September, CASC representatives were invited to participate in a Stakeholder Reference Group, convened by Burnham Community Hospital. The aim of the gathering was to seek feedback from patients, carers, community r...

","url":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/casc-members-help-to-shape-development-of-local-cancer-services","title":"CASC members help to shape development of local cancer services","summary":"On 30 September, CASC representatives were invited to participate in a Stakeholder Reference Group, convened by Burnham Community Hospital. The aim of the gathering was to seek feedback from patients, carers, community r...","date_modified":"2026-10-06T12:32:15Z"},{"id":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/people-in-poorer-areas-are-17%25-more-likely-to-get-cancer","html_content":"

An article in The Times highlights that people in poorer areas are 17% more likely to get cancer. An analysis by Cancer Research UK suggests that up to 95 cases a day could be avoided with better prevention in areas of d...

","url":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/people-in-poorer-areas-are-17%25-more-likely-to-get-cancer","title":"People in poorer areas are 17% more likely to get cancer","summary":"An article in The Times highlights that people in poorer areas are 17% more likely to get cancer. An analysis by Cancer Research UK suggests that up to 95 cases a day could be avoided with better prevention in areas of d...","date_modified":"2026-09-29T11:08:11Z"},{"id":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/casc-attends-neighbourhood-cancer-care-event","html_content":"

Five CASC representatives were enthusiastic attendees at the first Somerset Neighbourhood Cancer Care event at Taunton Cricket Ground on 17th September. The event brought together primary and secondary care, VCSFE organi...

","url":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/casc-attends-neighbourhood-cancer-care-event","title":"CASC participates in Neighbourhood Cancer Care event","summary":"Five CASC representatives were enthusiastic attendees at the first Somerset Neighbourhood Cancer Care event at Taunton Cricket Ground on 17th September. The event brought together primary and secondary care, VCSFE organi...","date_modified":"2026-09-23T22:12:48Z"},{"id":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/glastonbury-casc-welcomes-new-members","html_content":"

Regular attendees of the Cancer Awareness and Support Cafe (CASC) at St John's Church in Glastonbury warmly welcomed new members on Monday 14th September.

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CASC will have an information stand at the NHS 'Next Steps for Cancer Patients' event on Thursday 17th September at Victoria Park Community Centre in Bridgwater.

","url":"https://cascorg.info/news-%26-blog/f/casc-supporting-nhs-next-steps-for-cancer-patients-event","title":"CASC supporting NHS 'Next Steps for Cancer Patients' event","summary":"CASC will have an information stand at the NHS 'Next Steps for Cancer Patients' event on Thursday 17th September at Victoria Park Community Centre in Bridgwater.","date_modified":"2026-09-16T16:31:08Z"}]}