In our latest blog, our editor Imogen looks at ways of coping at the end of life and where to find support and information.
Christmas can be a time of love, support and celebration with family and friends. But this expectation can make it a difficult time of year, especially if you are nearing the end of life.
Whether you’ve just been told that the end of life is near or you’ve known for a while, it can be…
March is prostate cancer awareness month. This is a great opportunity for cancer charities, hospitals, health information providers and support organisations to raise the profile of the most common cancer in men.
Here, nurse Richard takes a quick look at some of the key points – but there's loads more to read on our website.
Basic facts
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men in the UK, with…
In this blog, Hilary, Cancer Information Development Nurse, answers some of your questions about staging and grading in cancer.
What does grade mean in cancer?
Getting a cancer diagnosis can feel a bit like learning a new language. In this post, we answer some questions about grading. A cancer grade is one of the factors your cancer team might consider when they plan treatment.
Is grade the same as stage in cancer?
Cancer…
Only 5 to 10% of cancers are thought to be linked to inherited genes. But if there are several people who’ve had cancer in your family, you may be concerned about your own risk. If you’ve had cancer yourself, you may worry about your relatives’ risk.
In this blog, we’ll tell you a bit about cancer genetics, and offer you some resources that can help you understand more about your cancer risk.
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It’s that time of year again. Nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dropping. Winter is certainly coming. And along with winter comes the usual array of coughs and sneezes, including flu. Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the flu. But what about if you have cancer? Is it safe? Why is the flu vaccine so important? In this blog, our expert information development nurse Richard…
