Many people will have been upset and shocked to read of the death of Dame Deborah James last week, writes our nurse Sue Green. Even though Deborah had been very public about receiving end-of-life care, it was still hard to learn that she had died.
Dame Deborah James – BowelBabe
Deborah impacted many people she met during her life. She has inspired even more people with her reach on social media, the 'You, Me & the…
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. In this blog, Cancer Information Development intern Holly shares some facts on the UK’s third most commonly diagnosed cancer.
Bowel cancer is used to describe cancer of the colon, rectum or small bowel. Every year in the UK, over 40,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer – that’s roughly one person every 15 minutes.
When it’s found at its earliest stage, more…
The weather is warming up and early May bank holiday is here. Today’s blog, written by Editorial Assistant Eilis, is about spotting skin cancer symptoms to increase the chance of early detection. It also talks about what happens if you are diagnosed.
What do my mum, actor Hugh Jackman, and two members of the Kardashian clan have in common? Well, it’s certainly not millions in the bank and a ginormous social media…
Cancer may be the toughest fight you have to face but remember you are not alone. You may have lost your confidence during or after your cancer treatment because of changes to your appearance. This is the last thing you need, so it’s good to know that there are ways to help prevent you from feeling like this.
This Sunday 8 March is International Women’s Day and we want to tell you about the support that’s available…
Here on the 9th floor of an office block in Vauxhall, my colleagues and I produce information to help people cope and live with cancer. Many of our lives have personally been touched by cancer too. We know what a cancer diagnosis can do. It can turn your world upside down. Pull the rug from beneath your feet. Leave you in shock, feeling numb, confused and scared. If you or someone close has been diagnosed with cancer…
