Cancer Support France Website Administrator Needed
We are looking for a volunteer to assist with the administration of our website. Although the person would ideally have experience of working with modern IT applications and enjoy that type of activity, the role does not require high technical knowledge. We use the industry-standard Wordpress application, which comes with many facilities to simplify its administration.
Full training would be given by the current administrator. In addition, there is a support contract in place with the third party who designed our site for backup if difficulties are encountered.
For an initial, no-strings-attached conversation, contact Ian at and we can arrange a time to talk.
New Honorary Members elected at our AGM
At our face-to-face development meeting in November, it was proposed and agreed that we could offer honorary membership to two people who have been supporters of Cancer Support France over many years. The first is Bruce McMaster, you probably will not know this name but Bruce has been sitting in the background for a great number of years as a supporter to Frank Parkinson, Webmaster. Thank you, Bruce, for being there and please accept your Honorary Membership of CSF (National).
The second recipient of this rare membership is Charles Miskin. Some of you will have met Charles at the Active Listener Conference last March. He is the President of the Association Bon Coeur. This association’s sole purpose is to raise funds for other associations, and Cancer Support France is one very grateful recipient. Over many years now, we have received cheques from Charles’ association, never solicited and always a pleasure to receive. Thank you very much Charles for your support and welcome to the wider Cancer Support France family.
Touchlines - April 2024
Regular Cancer Support France newsletter - Touchlines April 2024.
A royal invitation for Cancer Support France members
Selected members of Cancer Support France are invited to attend the visit of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla in Bordeaux on 22 September.
Featured in the Haute-Saintonge newspaper, serving Charente-Maritime and neighbouring areas.
Published 29 September 2023, edition no 196J
Finding current news about cancer with a bias towards France
La Ligue contre le cancer features regular updates on latest cancer news in France (nos actualités). Looking for information here can be very worthwhile if your grasp of the written French language is sufficiently up-to-speed. Because it is very focused on French issues and information relating to cancer, it covers areas where information might be difficult to obtain for many English-speakers living in France.
Recent features have included:
- pourquoi le depistage colorectal est essentiel (why rectal cancer testing is essential)
- rencontre avec Anne, diagnostiquée d’un cancer du rectum (meet Anne, diagnosed with a cancer of the rectum)
- cancer – les actus en bref (a monthly round-up of news items)
Text in French www.ligue-cancer.net/nos-actualites/
Our membership of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) has as its mission to: unite and support the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, to promote greater equity, and to ensure that cancer control continues to be a priority.
For us as a UICC Global Network Member, we gain particularly from being part of an organisation that can offer opportunities for uniting with similar organisations to ourselves, and also from the wealth of information that the UICC provides on its website.
For example, it posts regular podcasts in its series, Let’s Talk Cancer, on subjects as diverse as:
- understanding the latest global trends in cancer control
- love and loss – how to support those with terminal cancer
- the power of the patient voice to transform cancer care
You can find all the podcasts at: uicc.org/resources/podcasts
or dip into the whole range of what they offer at: uicc.org
Glioblastoma Awareness Day 2024
This year, Glioblastoma Awareness Day is on 17th July. Its aim is to increase awareness of this highly aggressive and common form of brain cancer, and the urgent need for research.
You can find more information at: Cancer Research UK’s website.
There is also useful information and suggestions on the Brains Trust website.
Finally, the Glioblastoma Foundation, a US-based charity, has produced this factsheet.
Join Us for a ‘Meander in the Medoc’
This year, our Activity for Life event offers a cycle ride around the Medoc area, with 185kms of cycling over 4 days from 11th to 14th September, with a finish at the British Consulate in Bordeaux for a reception and photos on 15th.
The event, of course, aims to raise awareness and funds, but just as important, is the opportunity to meet old and new friends and enjoy the communal experience that the event offers. There are so many ways that you can be a part of the event – ideally by registering and joining the event but if not, by helping with organisation, by raising funds and by spreading the word about the event.
You can find more information and how to get involved on our Activity For Life page.
Welcome to our new-look website
Since November last year, we have been developing a new website, with the valuable aid of a small web design company, Pixel Point Design. We hope that the appearance and layout improves your experience of visiting us online. Our primary aims were to:
- Update the site to reflect latest website design practices
- Attract more visitors who in turn, gain more from their visit
- Continue to fulfill our fundamental purpose and ethos, catering to our key audiences
We would very much appreciate hearing your views and any suggestions you have for improvement. The website will evolve further over time, I am sure, and your input will help us to continually improve what it offers.
Send your thoughts via our contact form, or directly to: . Any email you send will be responded to. We look forward to hearing from you.