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Lifting The Lid

Sex. Menopause. Mental health. Friendship. Inequalities. Fitness. Just a few of the things we've tackled in our Lifting the Lid series. Because we're passionate about shining a light on the topics that matter. About asking the questions that our community need answers to. And finding the experts to give them the answers they deserve.

Our NHS is stretched. It's impossible for them to offer a completely holistic approach to cancer care. Lifting the Lid is an opportunity for young people diagnosed with cancer to explore the areas where they need more information in a forum which is specifically designed for them. Hosted at the ace Samsung KX, these events are about as far from a clinical setting as you can get but you can bet your a$$ the info you get is just as reliable as if you'd got it from your doc.

Cancer Inequalities - What We Know and What's Next

Cancer Inequalities - What We Know and What's Next

There are so many inequalities when it comes to cancer. These inequalities affect the way people experience the diagnosis itself, treatment and post-treatment support, affecting everything from attendance at GP’s surgeries, access to diagnostics, drugs and, ultimately, survival rates. But what can we do about it? Read more

Published: 23rd December, 2021

Updated: 4th April, 2023

Author: Alice-May Purkiss

Lifting the Lid in Conversation with Madame Ovary

Lifting the Lid in Conversation with Madame Ovary

Join is on Zoom next Tuesday 5th May at 7pm when we talk to Madame Ovary star Rosa Hesmondhalgh about her show along with our Champions Seren, Ben and Laura about their experience of being diagnosed with cancer. Read more

Start: 5th May, 2020 at 7:00pm

End: 5th May, 2020 at 9:00pm

Published: 27th April, 2020

Updated: 25th October, 2021

Author: Bryony Antcliff

Location: Zoom

Lifting the Lid on Cancer & Communication in the time of Covid-19

Lifting the Lid on Cancer & Communication in the time of Covid-19

Do you struggle to cope with being with your partner/ flatmate/ parents 24/7 at this time? Is the pressure cooker about to explode in your household? Come listen to our conversation on communication with our expert Dr. Catherine Hood. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2020

Updated: 25th October, 2021

Author: Jemima Reynolds

Lifting the Lid on Cancer & Exercise

Lifting the Lid on Cancer & Exercise

In these difficult times we wanted to help keep you active so we still wanted to talk honestly about the benefits and challenges of exercising with cancer. Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2020

Updated: 19th October, 2022

Author: Deleted User

Lifting the Lid on Cancer & Sex

Lifting the Lid on Cancer & Sex

Hosted by the fierce and funny, Lauren Mahon and experts to lift the lid on cancer & sex. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2021

Updated: 25th October, 2021

Author: Bryony Antcliff

Lifting the Lid on Cancer and Friendship

Lifting the Lid on Cancer and Friendship

Hosted by Alice-May Purkiss (author of "Life, Lemons and Melons” and co-host of AfterThoughts34 podcast), let's get real about the effect of cancer on friendships. From the BFF who ghosts you, to the friend who offers you turmeric lattes, and then those magical unicorn friends who get it *exactly right*. Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2020

Updated: 25th October, 2021

Author: Deleted User

Lifting the Lid on Cancer and Mental Health

Lifting the Lid on Cancer and Mental Health

We know that so many young adults with cancer want help with their mental health that's why we wanted to explore this topic with a bunch of experts in their field. The evening promises to be informative and candid in equal measure. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2020

Updated: 25th October, 2021

Author: Bryony Antcliff

Lifting the Lid on Cancer and the Menopause

Lifting the Lid on Cancer and the Menopause

Hosted by the fierce and funny Lauren Mahon (GIRLvsCANCER, and host of the BBC's award-winning podcast You, Me and the Big C), we lifted the lid on what it’s really like going through the menopause in your 20s and 30s. Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2020

Updated: 25th October, 2021

Author: Deleted User

Lifting the Lid on Cancer in the LGBTQ+ Community

Lifting the Lid on Cancer in the LGBTQ+ Community

Hosted by Emma McAuley (the first LGBTQ+Trekstock Young Adult Ambassador) we were joined by other experts to chat about the issues facing cancer patients in the LGBTQ+ community. Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2020

Updated: 25th October, 2021

Author: Deleted User

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    Every day in the UK, 34 young people are diagnosed with cancer. At Trekstock, our vision is to ensure that in the UK, every young adult in their 20s or 30s living with cancer and its after effects gets the tailored support they're looking for. From exercise to friendships, sex to nutrition - we're here for it all.

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    Work within the NHS? Sign up to our healthcare professional newsletter. Find out how Trekstock can help you and your patients today.

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    Trekstock was founded in 2009 by Sophie Epstone after she became aware of a huge gap in tailored support services for those diagnosed with cancer in their 20s or 30s.

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Published: 16th July, 2018

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Carolina’s Story: Share The Love

Carolina’s Story: Share The Love

"My life was put on hold from that moment onwards until I finished treatment and found Trekstock’s Community, who helped me to feel normal again." Read more

Published: 11th May, 2021

Updated: 30th May, 2022

Author: Katie Joyce

HOW TREKSTOCK'S EARLY MENOPAUSE SUPPORT CHANGED THE GAME

HOW TREKSTOCK'S EARLY MENOPAUSE SUPPORT CHANGED THE GAME

As seen on Davina's CH4 Sex, Mind and the Menopause, Stacey’s breast cancer treatment saw her go into a medically induced menopause. But after taking part in Trekstock's Menopause programme, her approach to her symptoms and the way she thinks about her body. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2022

Updated: 11th May, 2023

Author: Alice-May Purkiss

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