October is here and we are thoroughly bedded into this school year; new stationery, new shoes and new challenges! Today is World Teachers’ Day. Editorial assistant Eilís reflects on the brilliant job that teachers do and the specific challenges they face when a colleague, pupil or pupil’s relative has cancer.
Working as a teacher is both rewarding and difficult. The demands are varied and numerous:…
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. About 9, 900 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year. In this blog, information nurse Richard is busting some of the myths surrounding pancreatic cancer.
First up, let me explain where the pancreas is and what it does. It’s hidden deep inside the abdomen, behind the stomach and in front of the spine. It’s about 15cm long.
The pancreas…
Maybe you’ve just had the diagnosis from your doctor, and feel you don’t know where to start. Or perhaps a friend or relative has just told you the news, and you want to know how you can help. Perhaps you’re looking for answers but aren’t yet 100% sure of the questions you should be asking. In all of these cases, we’re here for you.
Our booklet The cancer guide offers comprehensive advice…
If several members of your family have had cancer, you may be worried about your own risk and whether you have inherited a cancer gene. In this blog, our editor Elissia explains more about genes and cancer.
What are genes?
We inherit genes from our parents. Everyone has two copies of each gene – one from their mum and one from their dad.
There are genes in every cell in our body. They contain the information a cell…
This month is colorectal cancer awareness month. Our Cancer Information Development Nurse, Sue, has written a blog with all you need to know about colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer, or bowel cancer - is the 4th most common cancer in the UK[1]. The term bowel cancer is normally used when talking about colon cancer and rectal cancer.
Bowel cancer can be curable if it is found early. So being aware of symptoms and seeing…
