More support for cancer patients in Fife as region sees higher than average incidence of the disease
A new service has been launched in Fife to ensure all cancer patients are offered emotional, practical and financial support.
macmillan cancer support
Fleur is having a bale of a time
Forget Banksy, there’s a new artist in town. Balesy, otherwise known as Fleur Baxter, has been brightening up the fields around the East Skichen Farm in Angus with her straw bale art.
Cancer patient speaks out ahead of World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
An Tayside cancer patient whose fundraising efforts have topped £10,000 has told of his deep anxiety about the side effects of his treatment.
Ground-breaking cancer support service in Dundee reaches major milestone
A ground-breaking new service offering one-to-one cancer support to people in Dundee has reached more than 100 people.
More than 5,500 cancer patients waited too long for treatment, official figures show
Thousands of cancer patients in Scotland have waited longer than two months to start treatment in the last five years, shock figures reveal.
Council donates £450,000 from defunct Victorian trust fund to charity
A Victorian trust fund set up to give palliative care to Perthshire residents with incurable diseases has resulted in a £450,000 windfall for a national charity.
Angus great-gran turns skinhead aged 88 in memory of late husband
An Angus great-grandmother has told how she is getting used to life as a skinhead after losing her locks for charity.
Charity show to honour Perth businessman Keith Fergie
A fundraising fashion show will be held in memory of a Perth businessman who was appointed to give a stronger voice to independent traders.
Tattie firm turns over cash to charity
A potato firm has had employees digging deep to raise money for charity.
Fitness programme for cancer patients ‘making a difference’
A programme which helps Fifers affected by cancer is making a real difference, according to an independent report.