September is Urology Awareness Month so in this blog, we’re highlighting:
What is urological health?
Urological health is the health of your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. These are the parts of your body responsible for producing, storing and getting rid of pee (urine).
For people with male sexual organs (prostate, penis and…
In our latest information team blog, Amy-Louise looks at how to check your risk of breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, about 50,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. It is more common in women who are 50 and over, but can also affect younger women. Breast cancer can also affect men, although this is rare. About 350 men are diagnosed with…
Many people have radiotherapy as part of their cancer treatment. It uses high-energy rays, such as x-rays, to destroy cancer cells. In this blog content developer Azmina explains when radiotherapy is used, what to expect and issues to consider during treatment.
When is radiotherapy used?
Radiotherapy can be used to:
Now, more than ever, people are appreciating the contribution of nurses to society. Today is International Nurses’ Day. To mark it, our Information Development Nurse Teri reflects on her own experiences as an oncology (cancer) nurse, and how the current coronavirus pandemic is changing things.
In recent weeks, the international profile of all health care professionals has risen. There is a greater sense of international…
