We spend so much time worrying about symptoms that we forget to celebrate when things are working perfectly. Based on insights from vascular experts, here is a 10-point checklist I use to track my “internal piping” health. How many do you have? 1. The “Hairy Toe” Test: Surprisingly, hair growth on your toes is a great sign! It means oxygenated blood is reaching your furthest extremities. 2. Exercise Veins: When my veins pop during a workout, it’s a sign of flexible vessels expanding to keep me c

Last year at our Community Day in Bristol, Stephen Downes shared his powerful sarcoma story. A skater and surfer, Stephen was diagnosed with myxofibrosarcoma in 2022, leading to the amputation of his left arm. In his honest and moving talk, he reflects on his diagnosis, treatment, and how he’s navigating life after sarcoma. You can watch Stephen’s full talk, along with other sessions from our Sarcoma UK Community Days covering a range of sarcoma-related topics, here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL