The deadline to register for the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme is October 31
By Gaby Wine
The BRCA gene mutation greatly increases the risk of breast, ovarian and prostate cancers
The chair of Chai Cancer Care writes about the difficulties of ‘getting back to normal’ after cancer
By Louise Hager
Anyone with at least one Jewish grandparent is being urged to register by October 31
Sandy Rashty speaks to women about how their changed looks from cancer treatment affected them – and a stylist who is giving them back their confidence
By Sandy Rashty
Three-year-old Raffi Starkowitz faces months of medical care – his parents will need to take time off work to support him
By Ellie Grant
The head of Chai Cancer Care says that Jewish festivals can present specific challenges for cancer patients and their families
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Susan Fruhman’s charity book is packed with recipes and tips for patients, carers and anyone wanting a healthy diet
By Elisa Bray
Thse small changes can hugely improve your health
By Victoria Prever
Chai Cancer Care has just released new data on clients aged 18 to 40
Victoria Portnoi will take up the role early next year
The cancer support organisation is seeing more men approach them for support than ever before
By Daniel Ben-David
The charity’s schools service is busier than ever
Lisa Steele has overseen the charity’s growth to 11 centres nationwide
Now more than a third of Chai Cancer Care’s clients – cancer patients and their loved-ones – are under 50
