We’re a UK registered charitable organisation, here to educate and support cancer patients with our helpline, educational resources and complementary therapies.
Our ambition is to support all in the fight against cancer, while we make an increased effort to represent and support the Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) community – educating and raising awareness of cancer. Cancer Education UK aims to de-stigmatise cancer as being contagious or end of life and allows individuals to talk about cancer more confidently and to ask questions openly.
We are one of few cancer charities in the UK dedicated to providing support specifically to this BAMER community.
“My name is Mary Oladele and I am a Senior Therapy Radiographer. I’m also the founder of Cancer Education UK, a charity created to increase awareness and understanding of the dreaded disease.
I do not want people from BAMER communities and lower socio-economic backgrounds to die of cancer out of ignorance, lack of awareness or not being able to seek the right help or ask the right questions. Therefore I have made it my mission to help our community through one of the most difficult journeys one can ever embark on.
If you know anyone who is going through cancer treatment and feel that they need help, please reach out to us. If you would like to join the team or volunteer with us, please reach out to us and let’s help our community together.”
Mary is a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer treating adults and children with cancer using radiation. She founded the charity in 2016 after seeing how many patients in the BAMER community were getting treatment and support too late in their cancer journey. The charity now has over 20 volunteers providing services such as helpline and medical advice for patients, social media services, website, PR and communications.
Help us ensure that no one has to face cancer alone.