Today is National Read a Book Day! In this blog, our Information Materials Researcher, Sue Hawkins, explains why and how we review books about cancer, where to read the reviews, and how to get involved.

Why do we review books about cancer?
Reading a good book can help people to understand and manage their health and well-being.

Reading about someone else’s experience can also help people realise that they are not alone…

This week was Deaf Awareness Week. It’s a welcome reminder that everyone should have the support they deserve when they face cancer. That’s why over the last few years we’ve been trying to make as much information as possible available in British Sign Language (BSL). And we’ve been taking steps to make our BSL videos better than ever. 

Who uses BSL?

Approximately 20,000 to 50,000 people in England…

In this blog, Editor Katie talks about Dyslexia awareness week. This week (3–9 October) is Dyslexia Awareness Week. The theme of this year’s event is Breaking Through Barriers – focusing on the obstacles faced by those with dyslexia and the people supporting them.

What is dyslexia?

The British Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia as ‘a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. It mainly affects women, but rarely can affect men too. This blog focuses on breast cancer in women. We have information on our website and a recent blog about breast cancer in men.

In this blog, we explain what breast changes to look out for, what breast screening is, and the main risk factors for breast cancer. We also let you…

Having a family member who has survived cancer, I understand that sometimes coming out the other side doesn’t always mean getting your old life back straight away. It can be a lot more challenging than that. You will most likely feel relieved when your treatment is over. You’ll probably be keen to get back to everyday life. But you may still have treatment side effects and be coping with mixed feelings. It’s often a time…