• Keeping safe in the sun – Sun Awareness week (9th -16th May 2016)

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    As summer approaches (the forecast for this weekend is hot and sunny!), and as part of Sun Awareness week next week, here’s one of our information development nurses Hilary with a quick reminder about taking care of your skin in the sun. Plus some extra tips if you’re having or have had cancer treatment.

    Know the skin you’re in

    No one knows better than you how your skin copes in the sun. So if you’re…

  • 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…

  • Cancer care and support for D/deaf people

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    It's Deaf Awareness Week, so today we're taking a look at how being deaf can affect your cancer experience, what Macmillan are doing to help, and some helpful tips on communicating with someone deaf.

    And if you're wondering why we've used "D/deaf" in our blog's title, it's not a typo! It's because we want to reach out to everyone affected by hearing loss, whether they identify with Deaf culture and are part of…

  • National walking month

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    May is here, the trees have turned a luminous green and the sun has officially put its hat on! Just a few reasons to think about heading outside for a walk at some point today. In this blog, our information development nurse Elspeth talks about the many benefits of walking more.

    May is National Walking Month and Living Streets, the national charity that works to create safe, attractive and enjoyable streets, are encouraging…

  • 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…