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…
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…
This blog, written by our intern Helen, explains what a brain tumour is and what the symptoms of a brain tumour can be. If you are worried about any of the symptoms listed here, it’s important that you see your GP.
This week is the 11th International Brain Tumour Awareness Week. Many of you will also be glued to your screens for the finale of the 8th series of ‘The Great British Bake Off, but you may not know that…
Richard has gone from being a nurse to a writer. He is part of Macmillan’s Cancer Information Development team, which produces over 150 cancer information booklets. In this blog, he shares with us his experience of nursing, working for Macmillan, and running a hotel!
Write a blog about yourself they said. Tell everyone about who you are and how you came to work at Macmillan, and what you do there. Well, here we…
This week is Sun Awareness Week which aims to highlight the dangers of over-exposure to the sun and help people enjoy the sun safely. In this blog, Editorial Assistant Helen gives some tips on how to take care when the sun is out.
Last month, the UK saw temperatures of up to 29.1°C and the hottest day in April since 1949. The sun was out in full force and lots of people headed outside to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather…
