For Mouth Cancer Action Month, information development nurse Teri writes about symptoms, causes and risk factors and diagnosis of mouth cancer.
The ease with which most of us can talk and eat is something many of us do not think twice about. However, being diagnosed with mouth cancer can change how easily we carry out these daily actions.
So, it’s important to be aware of what to look out for. And when it’s important…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time for highlighting the needs of people with lung cancer and promoting ways to prevent, treat and live with this disease. Quality and evaluation officer Rachael takes a look at lung cancer symptoms and risk factors.
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK. About 46,400 people are diagnosed with it each year. The number of men diagnosed with lung cancer is reducing…
For this blog, editor Helena spoke to her mum about her breast cancer diagnosis:
Working for Macmillan Cancer Support, we often get reminded of the reasons we’re here, and who we are trying to help. For me, like many others, these are personal. My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. She has been in complete remission for 6 years. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she agreed to share her story and do this blog…
Tomorrow is National Black Cat Day – a day to celebrate one of the nation’s much-loved pets. Information nurse Richard, who is a “mad-cat-person in the making”, is taking the opportunity to blog about all pets – and some things to think about if you have cancer and are worried about looking after them.
A nation of pet lovers
In the UK we really love our pets. Over 45% of households have…
In this blog, cancer information nurse Richard runs through the symptoms of breast cancer in men, how it is diagnosed and treated, and where to go for support.
It may come as a surprise to many people but men can get breast cancer. It is very rare but men (and those who love them) should be aware of the symptoms so that advice and treatment can be sought early, when there’s a better chance of cure.
How rare is it…
