National No-smoking Day can make many people think about stopping smoking. In this blog information development nurse Teri shares 10 top tips for preparing yourself to stop.
After being diagnosed with cancer, many people want to make positive changes to their lives. This often includes thinking of ways to live a healthier lifestyle. If you are a smoker and want to stop, it’s a decision that will certainly benefit your…
To celebrate International Nurses Day, we're celebrating our wonderful team of Information Development Nurses. In this blog, we hear straight from the nurses mouth. What did they do before they worked for our team? What's a great memory? What's the best part of the job? Read all about it.
Our Information Development Nurses write all the information that you see on our website as well as our booklets, factsheets…
This is our final blog about the latest edition of our recipe book for people affected by cancer. You may have read the last two in the series, where we shared our thoughts on three starters (watercress and leek soup, smoked fish chowder and parsnip and coconut soup) and three main courses (one-pot fish with black olives and tomatoes, broccoli mornay, and spring onion, garlic, and prawn risotto). In this one, we’re letting…
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day has been observed every year since 1992 to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. In today's blog, quality and evaluation officer Rachael writes about disability and cancer, and how accessible information can make a big difference.
What is a disability?
In the UK, the definition of a disabled person is ‘someone who has a physical…
This blog, written by our intern Helen, explains what a brain tumour is and what the symptoms of a brain tumour can be. If you are worried about any of the symptoms listed here, it’s important that you see your GP.
This week is the 11th International Brain Tumour Awareness Week. Many of you will also be glued to your screens for the finale of the 8th series of ‘The Great British Bake Off, but you may not know that…
