July is sarcoma awareness month, notes our information development nurse, Sue Green. But what exactly is a sarcoma? And what do you need to be aware of with this type of cancer? What is sarcoma? Sarcomas are rare cancers of the supporting tissues of the body. These include bone, muscle, nerves and blood vessels. They are grouped into two main types: Primary bone cancers – cancers that start in the bone Soft tissue…

June is Pride Month in the UK. In this blog, CID intern Charlie discusses the importance of Pride in 2019.

Why LGBT+ Pride is still important in 2019

June is LGBT+ Pride Month. It’s a time for celebrating, parading, and a whole lot of rainbows. Of course, these things aren’t limited to one specific month of the year, but we all know that even in the UK in 2019 there is still a long way to go before there is full acceptance…

Cancer and its treatment can cause many symptoms, from tiredness and sleep problems to eating difficulties, bladder problems and skin changes. But there are also many treatments available and ways of managing these symptoms.

One of the most common problems for people with cancer is fatigue. This means feeling excessively tired or exhausted all or most of the time. It can be one of the most difficult and debilitating…

When you finish cancer treatment, it can be hard to move on with your life and let go of the fear that your cancer could return. For some people, this is a fear that never goes away. You might find that life after cancer has brought uncertainty or new challenges that you didn’t feel prepared for. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t learn to cope with feeling worried.

Here are some tips for coping…

January is often a time for new beginnings after the festive season. But for some, it is a hard time, especially if you have lost someone close to you at this time of year. It is twenty years this month, but the premature loss of my mother to cancer still affects me deeply. Every anniversary, I am overcome with sadness. I remember still being shocked when I heard the news, even though I knew it was coming. Difficult emotions…