It seems that every time you open a newspaper or switch on the news, there’s a different cancer prevention message. The volume of information can be overwhelming – and not helpful when some messages seem to contradict each other.
In the first of a two part blog about cancer prevention, we discuss some of the positive things we could all do to help reduce our risk of cancer.
Why it’s so important
In the…
This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week. In this blog, one of our information development nurses Teri explains what cervical screening is, what it’s for and why it’s important.
Cervical screening can help reduce the number of women affected by cervical cancer. Scientists and experts estimate cervical screening saves around 4,500 lives each year in the UK.
Cervical cancer usually affects women over the…
Today is the start of Men's Health Week. In this blog, one of our editors Sofiane explores some of the causes of stress, as well as things that can help you cope.
Stress. We’ve all experienced it. If you type “stress” into Google, you’ll get a daunting 611,000,000 results. This figure is somewhat reassuring if you’re stressed and feeling alone, but also quite concerning. It seems that stress plays a huge part in…
Today is World No Tobacco Day, a day that aims to highlight the risks that come with using tobacco. In this blog, our editor Elissia explains some of the benefits of stopping smoking and not using smokeless tobacco, especially if you have cancer.
You may smoke to relieve stress or boredom. It may be comforting for you or give a feeling of pleasure. If you’re living with cancer and its treatment you may feel that smoking…
In this blog, our intern Emily gives some key facts about bladder cancers. Our new editions of booklets Understanding non-invasive bladder cancer and Understanding invasive and advanced bladder cancer can give you more detailed information about bladder cancer and its treatment.
Bladder cancer
The bladder is a hollow, muscular, balloon-like organ which collects and stores urine.
Bladder cancer usually starts in the cells…
