Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
Sept 2015 was Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month and there was some excellent campaigns running. If you have an Instagram account you may have come across the hashtag #ladygardencampaign, which was a partnership between Top Shop and the Gynaecological Cancer Fund, a new charity with monies going to support research at the Royal Marsden.
The Campaign received a lot of celebrity backing with the likes of Ellie Goulding and Elisabeth Hurley donning jumpers with ‘Lady Garden’ boldly emblazoned on the front. And the Duchess of York, Fergie lending her support at a Lady Garden Luncheon.
The main aim of the campaign hopes to encourage woman to talk more about their bits and become aware of what the symptoms of Gynaecological Cancer are. Unlike Breast Cancer and Skin cancer, where physical changes can be detected; lumps, dimples, discharge, change in moles etc, many of us are not aware of what to watch out for when it comes to the Big 5 Gynaecological Cancers. Click on the image for more information.
I thought I would take the opportunity via this Flower Competition to remind my lady friends how important it is to attend regular Cervical Screenings. It’s not the most pleasant thing in the world, and I can think of a zillion other things I’d rather do, but early detection is the key to successful treatment. Most woman don’t get screened before it’s too late and are not diagnosed till stage 4. With cancer there is no stage 5. 50 Woman a day in the UK are diagnosed with some form of Gynaecological Cancer.
‘too busy to attend her screening and now admits that not going for her smear test is one of her biggest regrets.’ Jenny Croston a 38 year old mother of two
Hopefully this prompts at least one of you to book your screening today.
It’s Give-away Time!
Now it’s your turn enter for a chance to Win £40 to spend on any bouquet from Debenhams Flowers.
Whether you want to send flowers to a loved one, treat yourself or simply cover up the fact you’ve forgotten a special occasion at the last minute, Debenhams Flowers is definitely the destination of choice. I recently used their Flowers Delivery service and can highly recommend, I wasn’t sure what I wanted, left it up to them and they put together a gorgeous bouquet for me, and if you’re also short on time they do a Next Day Flowers delivery service as well.
Debenhams Flowers are kindly offering one lucky winner to win a £40 voucher to spend on a bouquet of your choice.
If you want to be in with a chance of winning, simply enter the competition via the Rafflecopter Form below. Full terms and conditions can be found at the bottom of the form. In short, open to UK residents 18 and over. Closes on the 1st Nov 2015.
Good luck.
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This competition is listed on Loquax, Prize Finder and Competition Hunter.
my wife
To my mum who needs cheering up from my grumpy father.
My Mum & Dad because they do so much for me :)
To my best friend, her babies due in 3 weeks! :)
To my mum, just as a special treat
Would send to my mum as a surprise as she is always coming round with goodies
I would send my mum flowers to cheer up her new home :)
I would send them to by best friend for her birthday because she is an amazing friend, hardworking police officer and an even harder working mum and she deserves a little treat x
Thanks for the screen reminder,!
I’d send them to my best friend, my hubby!, to thank him for being a great husband and father! X
I would send them to a family friend who sadly has just lost her husband to cancer
My daughter for passing her first year at uni
To my neighbour as a thank you for looking after our cats. It’s not easy looking after two furry drama queens!!
my mum cos shes the best!
my daughter to show her how proud we are of her and how much we love her
I would send them to my mum as she has been amazing over the last 5 months as i’ve been dealing with generalized anxiety disorder and not been that much fun to be around.
But she has been there through everything so would love to say thank you.
My mummy
My sister- she’s got a lot on her plate at the moment with all the exam revision she’s doing- so proud of her! <3 x
my mother in law shes been a bit down lately
My mum to say thank you for always being there
To my husband for always being there for me and supporting me
my mother in law, she is one in a million and I cannot begin to thank her for all she has done for me over the years.
my mum as it would make her smile
I would send them to my daughter Sunny to make her smile! :)
My Mum because she is my Mum and cooks me dinner every Sunday.
I’d send them to my very hard working Mum
My mum to brighten up her day, she has Alzheimer’s and doesn’t get out so much these days
I’d send them to my gran as she’s 83 and spends a lot of time in the house, so I think these would really brighten up the place!
My mum as she doesn’t get enough flowers and it will brighten up her day
I would send them to my sister, for everything she has done for me
for my mum because shes special x
My friend Carly because we are both due to give birth this week so I know she is as fed up of waiting as me!!!
To my mum as a thank you for babysitting when I take my husband away for his 40th birthday.
I would send flowers to my mum for her birthday.
My Grandma as I’m always forgetting to ring her back and I want her to know I do think of her.
My sister we lost our mum in the school holidays and wanted to cheer her up x
my mum because she deserves it!
My daughter because she is working & raising a 7 month old, deserves it.
My daughter for being so thoughtful and kind, these flowers would certainly cheer her up!
to my sister to say thanks for looking after me and supporting me during my twin pregnancy! xx
I’d get flowers for my hubby, he has taken care of me through a difficult pregnancy and now still taking care of me after c section, been so amazing x
My mum, she’s my best friend and does so much for me and everyone else. She deserves a treat.
I’d send flowers to my to cheer her up x
Id send them to my mum, no reason, just because :)
To my Mam. She’s not well at the moment and these would cheer her up.
I would send them to my Grandma, because she deserves them :)
my daughter because shes the best daghter in the world x
my dad because he is 87 years young and a widower
to my sister as a thanks for lok=oking after my daughter while I go to work
i would give them to my gran to say thank you for all the things she does for me
My mum because she loves flowers x
My mum. I live a long way from her so it would be a nice suprise
To my daughter to put a smile on her face x
I would send them to my my 92 year old mum,she’d be so thrilled,an amazing bouquet for an incredible lady x
My friend Saada because she deserves something beautiful
Myself as I’ve just had an operation & will be having another in 3 weerks
My best friend who helps me with everything
My Mium, whose had a tough year one way or another, so these would cheer her up. :) Thanks for the chance. :D
I would send them to my daughter, who is just about to move out, as a house-warming gift and to let her know that whilst she might not longer be in our home she will always be in our hearts.
My mum….to remind her how important she is to me :)
A very good friend who has a very poorly little boy.
my mother, just to thank her for everything
I’d send them to my mum just for being lovely
To my mum for be amazing
I would send them to my mum :) she always comes to my rescue and really deserves a lovely treat x
My mum because she deserves a special treat and is always there for me x
I am going to be truly selfish and send the flowers to myself as I am celebrating 1000 days of happiness !
I would send them to my mum. I graduated on Saturday and she was a fantastic support, more than I ever imagined she would be. I would really love to show her how much I appreciate it.
i’d send flowers to my mum as she deserves them as shes a great mum to me :)
My lovely nan, as she lives really far from me and her birthday is coming next month x
I would send some to my daughter to say thank you for caring for me since I became ill :) x
my mum because she needs something to brighten her day
I’s send them to my daughter as she deserves a treat :)
I’d send flowers to my mum as she is always there when I need her
my mum i live 3 hours away from her and moving away was the hardest thing i’ve done i see her loads still but i’d love to send her flowers
My neighbour for cheering my mum up.
My wife as she has worked nights for the last 18 yrs.
My mum as she adores flowers :)
Sorry to say I would send the flowers to myself as no one else ever gets me any :(
My mum, as she is having a knee replacement op tomorrow. x
My mum, she’s had a pretty bad year and could use some cheering up x
My Mum as she is the best Mum ever
I would send them to my sister as I don’t get to see her very often
My Mum who is about to have an operation to have her cataracts removed, so she’ll be able to see the beautiful colours much more clearly
mu mum because shes amazing
I would send flowers to my mum as she simply deserves them!
Myself as I hardly ever get flowers
My wife its her birthday thursday
My mum because she is a fab support
My grandma, because she loves flowers!
I would send them to my mother in law because she has accepted me into her family and is my new mummy
My friend who’s just lost her Nan, because it would be nice to make her smile.
I would send them to my beautiful mother to say thank you for caring for me and shaping me in to the woman that I am today! x
I would send them to my Mum because she is always there for me and help me so much x
I’d send them to my mum for being do lovely
My Mum because she deserves it
My bestest friend who needs a huge cheerup
I’d give flowers to my daughter.
I would give them to my mum
would be a treat for me look lovely in my livingroom
I would send them to my friend who has been undergoing treatment for cancer, she has not long finished chemo and has a massive op coming up in a couple of weeks time – so they would be perfect to cheer her up whilst she is recovering :)
i would send them to my mum, just to say thank you for all you have done for me over this past year, times have been hard, but you have always been there for me
My mum, it’s her birthday in a few days!
I would have sent to my mum but she passed away this year so id send to my mother in law
To my mum – because she’samazing
My mum because she’s always there for me
my friend Sam – for opening her home to my daughter when she needed it :)
My daughter who’s expecting my first grandchild
My mum, simply because I love her and she loves flowers
My Daughter Samantha for just having our first beautiful grandchild x
My partner in crime at work, Francesca, who’s leaving this week :(
My girlfriend as she is the best and deserves a treat
My Mum just because she’s lovely x
I’d send them to myself because no one else does!
My mum because she loves flowers and doesn’t get them very often
I would keep myself I love to have nice flowers in my house. :)
I need cheering up, so for me thankyou
I would send them to my daughter to say well done on being a single mum and a nurse. She works so hard for herself and her daughter.
I would send yo my nan who loves flowers
My granny, who, in her 90s, has just reluctantly moved into a residential home.
I’d love to send my lovely mum some flowers she has been there for me no matter what through some really tough times. Would be great to show her how much she is appreciated x
My Mum
My Mum, as it’s her birthday in November and I may not get down to see her in person.
My mum :)
I would send the flowers to my daughter. I was ill in bed for several weeks (OK now though) and she did everything for me.
Well it would have to be my mum to cheer her up
I would save it for when I need it for someones birthday/birth/marriage/engagement.
Would it be Selfish to send them to myself? I Promise to act Surprised.
I would give them to my friend who is a blessing to all that know her, she gives and gives without ever wanting something in return. A truly beautiful person who has the right idea of love
I would send flowers to my wonderful husband as he is my rock and I don’t tell him enough that I love him.
My lovely friend chris, I know she loves flowers and they would make her smile
my mam because she looks after my little girl so i can go to work,i wouldnt be able to without her!!
My wife….. as if I had any other choice! tee hee
My mum to thank her for everything she does for me and all her love and support. (@PeanutHog)
My mum. She always helps me and my 3 sisters, looking after her 6 grandchildren and us!
To my Mum, just because she’s wonderful!
Id send them to my mum because she loves flowers
My mother in law, because they would make her smile!
My Mum, she would love a delivery of flowers.
My sister! She’d love these!
my mum because she’s wonderful
I’d send it to my mum .
My mum, just because she does the school run half the week so I can work.
My mum because I love her and know that she won’t always be here ;-( x
My Mum as it’s her 50th next week!
My wife Kelly x
my mother in law, she gaves us a large sum of money towards our wedding, which we are so grateful for!
A person who needed they’d day cheering up!