REAL LIFE STORIES
Meet the mums we support and read their stories
WHO WE ARE
Meet the mums we support and read their stories
The news of a pregnancy or a recent birth is an exciting time for all prospective and existing parents. It can, however, be cruelly interrupted by the news of a cancer diagnosis and the worry that this brings to both you and your wider family.
Mummy’s Star has been set up specifically to offer support if you find yourself in this situation and we hope that by providing comprehensive information and links in this section, it will help you to get the support you need, access services that are available to you but most importantly know that you are not alone when you are going through this.
The information contained here is reviewed on an ongoing basis and will also be added to as new information becomes known about cancer in pregnancy. Likewise, as we receive more enquiries, we will add to the FAQs section in order to be able to try and answer as many of your questions in one place as possible.
Please contact us here and we can discuss more specifically how we can support you and your family.
REAL LIFE STORIES
Meet the mums we support and read their stories
WHO WE ARE
Meet the mums we support and read their stories
PREGNANCY | BIRTH | LOSS | BEYOND
CANCER SUPPORT IN & AROUND
ADVOCACY SUPPORT
How you can help us advocate for patients and raise awareness of cancer in and around pregnancy
Mummy's Star is always working hard to raise awareness of the challenges and realities faced by our mums and families. We also work with healthcare professionals and academics to improve understanding and knowledge of any maternity or healthcare worker who finds themselves at the intersection of cancer and pregnancy.
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Leaflets and campaigns​
Our leaflets are now available in many hospitals and cancer centres around the UK and Ireland, however there are always more we need to reach. If you can help by having our leaflets at your place of work or would like us to come in and deliver a cancer and pregnancy training and education session, please contact our Support Team here.
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You can also choose Mummy’s Star as the focus for an awareness week/month in your setting, or as the beneficiaries of a fundraising challenge or event. For more help raising awareness in your place of work, contact the Fundraising Team here.
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Public Speaking, Conferences and Other Appearances
Mummy’s Star regularly attends conferences and events nationwide to share more about what we do and why we do it. We have also been featured on various media platforms and podcasts.
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Whether on a stand, giving a talk, or chatting for an hour on your podcast, our CEO Pete and other members of the Support Team can provide your delegates or audience with a unique and valuable insight into this complicated and challenging experience for both mums and families.
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If you would like Mummy’s Star to appear at your conference, event or online please contact Pete here.
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Collaboration
This reference guide was developed by Melanie Nana, Mark Harries, Janine Mansi, Surabhi Nanda, and Catherine Nelson-Piercy at Guys and St Thomas Hospital Trust, and is endorsed by Mummy's Star. Please click on images below to view pdfs.
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Research
Mummy’s Star has participated in a number of research projects to help begin to build a comprehensive understanding of cancer in and around pregnancy. With better understanding we know we will we be able to better support our mums and families. We are always interested to hear about new, peer-reviewed work aiming to develop this rare field.
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If you would like to discuss a possible research collaboration, please contact Pete here.
