In this blog, Content Developer Azmina explores the possibility of using a process called scalp cooling during chemotherapy to reduce or prevent hair loss.
Some cancer treatments can cause hair loss or thinning, and this affects people in different ways. Our hair can be an important part of our appearance and identity. For some, losing their hair is one of the most distressing parts of having treatment. For others, it…
In this blog, Content Developer Azmina sets out practical tips for coping with fatigue caused by cancer or its treatment.
As many as 9 out of 10 people with cancer (90%) get cancer-related fatigue (CRF) at some point. If you have CRF, you may feel very tired or exhausted all or most of the time.
CRF is different from the everyday tiredness that people without cancer may experience. You may get tired quickly after small…
Many people with myeloma are now living longer and better lives with treatment. There may be long periods when the cancer is under control and you are living your day-to-day life. But there can still be ways that myeloma can affect you, whether physically, financially or emotionally. Below, our Information Development Nurse Rebecca lists some things that might help.
Physical effects
You may have symptoms, such as fatigue…
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Content Developer Azmina explores how sleep affects our mental well-being and gives 10 practical tips for managing sleep problems.
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 18 to 24 May 2020. This year, the theme is how sleep or a lack of it can affect how we feel and our mental health.
Many people affected by cancer can have trouble sleeping. This is called insomnia and may…
Now, more than ever, people are appreciating the contribution of nurses to society. Today is International Nurses’ Day. To mark it, our Information Development Nurse Teri reflects on her own experiences as an oncology (cancer) nurse, and how the current coronavirus pandemic is changing things.
In recent weeks, the international profile of all health care professionals has risen. There is a greater sense of international…
