For lots of people who have been affected by cancer, Mother’s Day is an emotional time. This year may be harder than others if you can’t spend time together. But remember that Mother’s day is also a chance to celebrate those closest to us. In this blog, editor Katy reflects on the meaning of the day and explores some different ways you can make the most of it.
Why do we celebrate Mother’s Day?…
As the nights draw in and the weather gets drearier and darker, it can be hard to keep going with a healthy lifestyle. You might find it tempting to drink more alcohol.
But drinking too much can have harmful effects on many aspects of our health. In this blog, our quality and evaluation officer, Rachael, looks at some of the benefits of drinking less.
Alcohol and healthy living
For many people, cutting down or giving up…
September 15th is World Lymphoma Awareness Day. Many people won’t know what lymphoma is. But you might recognise the word if you have heard of the term lymph nodes - sometimes called lymph glands. In this blog, intern Flo clears up some questions you may have about lymphoma.
So, what is lymphoma?
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes are part of this, but there are also lymphatic vessels, blood…
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Around 10,500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year[i]. In this blog, Content Channel Editor Tania, talks about some of the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
What is the pancreas?
The pancreas is part of the digestive system. It makes digestive juices called enzymes, and hormones including insulin. Hormones act as chemical messengers in the…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time for highlighting the needs of people with lung cancer and promoting ways to prevent, treat and live with this disease. Quality and evaluation officer Rachael takes a look at lung cancer symptoms and risk factors.
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK. About 46,400 people are diagnosed with it each year. The number of men diagnosed with lung cancer is reducing…
