This week is Lymphatic Cancer Awareness Week. In this blog, one of our editors Sadie takes you through some key facts about lymphoma and its two main types. She covers risk factors, symptoms and where to find more information and support.
Lymphatic cancer, or lymphoma, is cancer of the lymphatic system. There are many different types of lymphoma. These are divided into two main types:
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Most of us know we should probably get more exercise, but it can be hard to find the time, motivation or energy. And if you're having or have had cancer treatment, this can be even harder and there may be other barriers too. For example, if you have fatigue, you may worry that physical activity will make it worse. Or maybe cancer's putting an extra strain on your finances and you think getting fit means spending…
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and in this blog our content channel editor Lucy explains some of the cancers that can affect children. She also talks about the support that is available for children with cancer and their families.
It’s one of a parent’s deepest fears - to hear the doctor explain that their child has cancer. I can only begin to imagine what it must feel like. It is very rare for cancer to…
October is breast cancer awareness month, and today we have a guest blog from Jazz. She shares her experience of breast cancer, from diagnosis through to her incredible fundraising efforts after treatment.
"I'd love to do a blog" I said, and I would!
"I've got so much to say" I said, and I have!
"Go on then Jazz, you've got 500 words!"
Aha, ho hum, hmm… I'll begin at the beginning…
