This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month we’ll be sharing two blogs stories written by our volunteer cancer information reviewers about their experience with prostate cancer. In this first blog, Alan shares his story of advanced prostate cancer and how his support network and positive outlook have helped him cope with cancer.
Prior to summer 2015 I had no idea that I had a problem with my health. I walked regularly…
Cannabis oil is a hot topic at the moment. In this blog, written by our senior information development nurse, we explain more about cannabis oil and cancer and try to answer some questions you might have.
What is cannabis?
Cannabis has many names (marijuana, hemp, pot, grass and hash) and has been used medicinally and recreationally for hundreds of years.
The cannabis plant produces substances called cannabinoids. Some…
Wrapping the tree in tinsel, kissing a loved one under the mistletoe, going to a carol concert or enjoying a roast with all the trimmings. For many, Christmas is a time of great tradition, but when you’re living with cancer it can be difficult to do all the things you normally would. If someone close to you is living with cancer this Christmas, this blog, written by content developer Ella, has ideas of how you can help…
In this blog, Editorial Assistant Helen talks about some of the difficulties you might face if your partner has cancer, and shares some ideas on how to show your partner that you care.
It’s Valentine’s Day and it’s impossible to escape the deluge of sappy cards, bright red glittery hearts and the mountains of red roses that have been flooding the shops for the last month. But it doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to show…
This week is Anger Awareness Week, and our editorial assistant Amy-Louise has been speaking to some of our volunteer reviewers about the anger they have experienced as a result of being affected by cancer. In this blog, we also talk about coping with anger and how you could help a loved one with their anger.
Our reviewer Joyce spoke about how she felt angry after her treatment for mouth cancer, having been left unable…
