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Cynical And Misleading Cancer Advertising!

On April 7, 2019   /   cancer awareness, cancer charities, Cancer Support, cancer survival, cancer treatment   /   22 Comments
Cynical And Misleading Cancer Advertising!

When people say that cancer is ‘life changing,’ they are not exaggerating! Whether it is you that have cancer or your friends and family, I believe EVERYONE is affected by it. My question is do we then start feeling vulnerable and more fragile, whether physically, mentally or both? I would like to start by using a quote to define the word. VULNERABLE: “It’s best used for a person whose feelings are so delicate that they can’t withstand any criticism or pressure” As an adult I have never felt vulnerable, always up for a challenge, and feeling emotionally strong, even during the most challenging of times. But in hindsight I realise that it was because I always assumed that my body would be able to stand up to the rigours of

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Betrayed By Those Who Should Protect Us!

On January 27, 2019   /   cancer awareness, cancer charities, Cancer Support, cancer survival, cancer treatment   /   4 Comments
Betrayed By Those Who Should Protect Us!

It is still very early into 2019, yet my work is already moving much quicker than last year. Our brief but impactful appearance on the BBC News has accelerated interest in SimPal. Not only by more people who want to use the service but organisations who would like to help us expand. This is involving more meetings and presentations across the country, hopefully increasing our donations and allowing us to support more families. Also my personal work is more in demand as social media spreads news quickly of the impact we are having. This is the year that I stand up taller and challenge the organisations that are there to supposedly help us in our time of need. We are making great progress in that quest, as more and more

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Why I Will Increase My Cancer ‘Disruption’ In 2019!

On December 16, 2018   /   cancer awareness, cancer charities, Cancer Support, cancer survival, cancer treatment   /   9 Comments
Why I Will Increase My Cancer 'Disruption' In 2019!

Many people ask me why I call myself a disruptor, they think it is some fancy title, but here is the definition that describes it most appropriately. ‘Your idea far exceeds the status quo. You don’t just want to see your business model become a reality, you want it to become the new standard. You don’t just want your product idea to make it to market, you want to see it change the world. Unlike other people in your industry, you don’t want to settle for adjusting to changes, you want to be that change. In other words, you want to be so innovative, you will transform what the rest of the world accepts as normal. You are an entrepreneur, but you aren’t just building a business or a product;

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“You Have More Influence Than Us Mr Lewis!”

On November 25, 2018   /   cancer awareness, cancer charities, Cancer Support, cancer survival, cancer treatment   /   4 Comments
"You Have More Influence Than Us Mr Lewis!"

During the last few weeks it has been incredibly busy with a rush to finalise some plans and partnerships for 2019. Both for simPal and my personal work things are accelerating, with many projects being discussed for the coming year. Social-media of course needs constant updating so my mind is staying continually active. My own campaigning has been in the public eye for more than seven years and there are times when I wonder if I have reached my ‘sell-by date!’ I am aware that our needs are changing rapidly, but I am moving very quickly into the tech areas, which is helping share my cancer work with people who up to now were not aware of it. Fresh ways of communication and exciting new doors opening because of it. 

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Our Cancer Cartel Is Halting Innovation!

On November 11, 2018   /   cancer awareness, cancer charities, Cancer Support, cancer survival, cancer treatment   /   14 Comments
Our Cancer Cartel Is Halting Innovation!

My last few weeks have been spent speaking at numerous events and also dealing with the long list of people who are contacting me with their frustrations of the current cancer system in the country! Personally I have become bored with the lack of interest from the three biggest organisations in this country, who are the ones that people naturally contact when talking about cancer care. It is no surprise to my regular readers that the NHS, Cancer Research and Macmillan Cancer Support are the ‘cartel ‘ that I refer to. Through the frequent conversations I am having about the lack of progress within cancer support in this country, these organisations are at the heart of it. The theme is common, the organisations rarely respond, and if they do, they

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The Reality Of Cancer Related Poverty In 2018

On October 28, 2018   /   cancer awareness, cancer charities, Cancer Support, cancer survival, cancer treatment   /   9 Comments
The Reality Of Cancer Related Poverty In 2018

Poverty in the UK in 2018? Of course it exists, and appears to be on the increase from all the signs I see! The gap between rich and poor seems to be growing constantly now. That is a massive issue for us in this day and age, and is something I never believed I would still be seeing as an ageing man. This world is a harsh place when you have no money. I can speak from experience here. As a youngster my father moved out, and left my mother with massive debt. We had debt collectors constantly knocking on the door, and I had to leave school to start earning an income. I was lucky! That experience was positive for me, and I worked night and day after that

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Never Lose Faith Or Focus!

On October 14, 2018   /   cancer awareness, cancer charities, Cancer Support, cancer survival, cancer treatment   /   6 Comments
Never Lose Faith Or Focus!

It’s been a few weeks since I have written a new post, so this one will be packed with plenty of goodies for you to enjoy! Writing is probably the favourite part of my work, but I am being pulled more away from that, to do more practical tasks. There is only so much you can put out through your website and social-media until people want to meet you in ‘real life!’ My personal work has reached a crescendo, and I have just returned from speaking in Kuala Lumpur at the World Cancer Congress. Now I am back into face to face meetings for the next couple of weeks. But I am not complaining! Yes, it takes a massive effort to do all these things, especially the travelling and presentations.

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Raising Awareness Must Lead To Change!

On September 23, 2018   /   cancer awareness, cancer charities, Cancer Support, cancer survival, cancer treatment   /   6 Comments
Raising Awareness Must Lead To Change!

I am writing this piece after spending a very sociable evening with the team at Leukaemia Care and Quality Health. We were there to hear the latest patient statistics around blood cancers. After a few slides in, I felt a dramatic case of deja vu! It was as if my life had stood still for eleven years. Early diagnosis, emotional and financial support were the key findings. Exactly as they were when I was going through treatment in 2007. We were also talking about educating GPs to better recognise blood cancers, which I must admit worried me. Although there are some rare ones, I believe I can personally recognise most of the main signs myself!  ‘Raising awareness’ are the words I hear most when talking about cancer. From diagnosis, treatment,

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