It's a busy time of year for cancer awareness as November is also pancreatic cancer awareness month. Around 8,800 people are diagnosed with this type of cancer in the UK each year. In this blog, our editor Elissia gives you some key facts about pancreatic cancer, including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and where you can get more support.
What is the pancreas?
The pancreas is part of the digestive system. It has…
Welcome to National Pet Month, which is celebrated every April. In this blog, Content Developer Azmina talks about how pets enrich our lives and gives top tips for responsible pet ownership.
What is the aim of National Pet Month?
National Pet Month is an annual celebration of the benefits that pets bring to our lives. The aim is to improve our pets’ welfare, encourage us to be responsible owners and make us aware of pet…
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. About 8, 800 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year. In this blog, editorial assistant Amy-Louise explains what pancreatic cancer is, the symptoms and the causes and risk factors.
What is the pancreas?
The pancreas is part of the digestive system. It has two main roles. It makes:
At 16, Megan, from Greenock, was doing all the things a regular 16-year old does; attending school, going out at weekends with friends and excitedly getting ready for her prom. That was until she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Today is World Lymphoma Awareness Day and in this blog, written by editor Steven, we’re taking the opportunity to share more about lymphoma and Megan’s story.
What is lymphoma…
HPV vaccines have been in the news a lot recently. Currently, the NHS offers HPV vaccination to girls aged 12 to 13 years old. But recent campaigns have been calling for the vaccination to also be offered to boys. Last Tuesday, the government announced the decision to start vaccinating boys aged 12 to 13 against HPV. In this blog, we'll explain what HPV is and why it's been in the news.
What is HPV?
The human papilloma…
