• 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…

  • 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…