Every year in the UK, around 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and more than 47,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. In this blog, our editor Elissia explains the risk factors for these cancers, particularly family history. It also includes some of the signs and symptoms to look out for.
Risk factors and causes
We don’t know exactly what causes ovarian or prostate cancer, but there are some factors…
With the recent release of Miss You Already, which follows two inseparable friends, Milly (Toni Collette) and Jess (Drew Barrymore), as they attempt to deal with the former’s struggle with a recent breast cancer diagnosis, our editor Sofiane takes a look back at the rush of cancer films to hit the big screen in the last few years.
Not all cancer films are straightforward tearjerkers; some apply…
November is lung cancer awareness month. With around 43,500 people diagnosed each year, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the UK. It’s important that, together, we spread awareness of lung cancer to get this number down.
In this blog, our info team intern Roos talks you through some of the key facts about lung cancer, how to spot it, how it is treated, and where you can find more information.
A few…
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. In this blog, our intern Emily gives some key facts about bowel cancer including symptoms, bowel screening and reducing your risk.
Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer for both men and women. About 1 in 20 people will be diagnosed with bowel cancer in their lifetime. Over half of bowel cancers in the UK could be prevented by lifestyle changes.
We need to talk more about bowel…
In this blog, our content channel editor Lucy talks about complementary therapies and relaxation techniques. It’s only natural that you may feel some stress or anxiety if you are dealing with cancer or care about someone who is. At times, the stress can become so overwhelming that you may not know how to deal with your emotions or be able to find a way to help relax your body and mind.
What are complementary therapies…
