• World No Tobacco Day

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    Today is World No Tobacco Day, a day that aims to highlight the risks that come with using tobacco. In this blog, our editor Elissia explains some of the benefits of stopping smoking and not using smokeless tobacco, especially if you have cancer.

    You may smoke to relieve stress or boredom. It may be comforting for you or give a feeling of pleasure. If you’re living with cancer and its treatment you may feel that smoking…

  • Bladder cancer

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    In this blog, our intern Emily gives some key facts about bladder cancers. Our new editions of booklets Understanding non-invasive bladder cancer and Understanding invasive and advanced bladder cancer can give you more detailed information about bladder cancer and its treatment. 

    Bladder cancer
    The bladder is a hollow, muscular, balloon-like organ which collects and stores urine.

    This diagram shows the structure of the bladder. At the top of the bladder, a ureter is connected at each side. The outer lining of the bladder is a thin layer of fat. The next layer is made of muscle and is thicker. Next there is a thin layer of connective tissue. The inside of the bladder is lined with a thin layer called the urothelium. At the bottom of the bladder, it shows the urethra.

    Bladder cancer usually starts in the cells…

  • Mental Health Awareness Week

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    This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (16th - 22nd May). The theme this year is relationships, which are important to maintaining our well being and mental health. It’s a great opportunity to take stock and celebrate the important relationships in our lives.

    If you, or a friend or family member, are facing cancer, your relationships can be huge source of support during and after diagnosis and treatment.

    Relationships…

  • 5 veggie recipes for people affected by cancer

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    Macmillan has a recipe collection for people affected by cancer. So for National Vegetarian Week this week, we have picked out 5 vegetarian recipes. In this blog, one of our information development nurses Paula shares these recipes, as well as some top tips.

    These recipes are tailored to suit you at different times during and after your treatment. There are notes on each recipe to help you choose one that’s right for you…

  • Meet the nurse – Working with Macmillan’s Information Development team

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    To mark International Nurses’ Day, we thought we’d introduce you to one of the nurses working in our team. Happy nurses’ day, Hilary!

    'Thanks very much. And happy birthday Florence Nightingale.'

    So what do you do in Macmillan?
    'Well, I work in the team that produces Macmillan’s cancer information. That’s the information written for people who are affected by cancer in some way. It covers different…