This week is European Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. But let’s be honest, it’s not the most high-profile event on the calendar. Head and neck cancers can be kind of hard to understand - the definitions aren’t simple, the cancers themselves are rare, and even imagining where they are can be difficult. Most people can picture where the lungs are, but can you point to your nasopharynx? How do you even pronounce “otolaryngology…
There’s no doubt that talking about cancer can be difficult. Perhaps you’re reluctant to talk because you don’t know where to start or what to say. If you’re still not sure how you feel about everything, then attempting to talk to your loved ones about it can seem impossible. Or maybe it’s those around you who are reluctant to talk – they may be nervous or awkward around you, or avoid the issue.…
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…
To mark World Diabetes Day, Content Developer Azmina explains how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help you cope with difficult emotions when you have diabetes and cancer.
World Diabetes Day is held on 14 November every year, which was the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who co-discovered insulin. The aim is to raise awareness of diabetes throughout the world and help people to understand the impact of the condition…
This month is colorectal cancer awareness month. Our Cancer Information Development Nurse, Sue, has written a blog with all you need to know about colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer, or bowel cancer - is the 4th most common cancer in the UK[1]. The term bowel cancer is normally used when talking about colon cancer and rectal cancer.
Bowel cancer can be curable if it is found early. So being aware of symptoms and seeing…
