When someone you love has cancer, it can be difficult to know what to say, let alone trying to find them appropriate gifts during this time. Do you get them something practical they can use while having treatment? Or do you buy something completely unrelated, to distract them from the repetitive treatment cycles or discomfort they may be in.
One of our editors Sofiane asked people affected by cancer what they think are…
Today is Rare Disease Day. The aim of the day is to raise awareness about rare diseases and their impact on people’s lives. In this blog, information development nurse Ali explains some key facts about rare cancers.
What is a rare cancer?
A rare cancer is a cancer that is diagnosed in fewer than 6 in 100,000 people a year.
Rare cancers are more common than you might think
About 1 in 5 cancers (22%) diagnosed in…
Want to start the New Year by making a difference? We know the positive impact that quality information can have for those affected by cancer – but we can only produce it with your help. That’s why we’re looking for new reviewers to make our information in 2015 the best it can be.
We could tell you ourselves why the work our reviewers do is so important, but we can’t say it as well as someone who’s actually…
You might have noticed that this month was Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I think awareness events are great for getting people talking and thinking about cancer, but it’s also important to keep up the conversation. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men. Over 40,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. So we can’t afford to forget about it after the awareness month ends. It’s important…
In today's blog, Quality and Evaluation Officer Rachael talks us through why our information gives us a reason to celebrate.
What is the European Day of Languages?
It’s an annual celebration of language learning and cultural diversity in Europe.
What are we doing to celebrate?
We’re promoting:
