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  • Diabetes Awareness Week: Tips for managing your diabetes during cancer treatment

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    Diabetes Week is held in the second week of June every year. In this blog, Content Developer Azmina gives tips for managing your blood sugar levels during cancer treatment.

    Diabetes Week takes place from 10th to 16th June 2019. The charity Diabetes UK organises this special week to spread awareness of diabetes, encourage people to talk about the condition openly and raise money for research.

    Managing both cancer and…

  • Changing seasons

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    Written by Debbie, one of our Living with cancer editors.

    There’s a brisk chill in the morning air, a kaleidoscope of leaves on the ground and the evenings are gradually shuffling in. Some of us here in the office (myself included) are still clinging stubbornly to our summer sandals. Others have relinquished and embraced their autumn boots with gusto. At the very least, chances are your diary has cleared of BBQs, weddings…

  • Meet Irene: “Why I review books for Macmillan.”

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    Want to start the New Year by making a difference? We know the positive impact that quality information can have for those affected by cancer – but we can only produce it with your help. That’s why we’re looking for new reviewers to make our information in 2015 the best it can be.

    We could tell you ourselves why the work our reviewers do is so important, but we can’t say it as well as someone who’s actually…

  • Get your shades on and stay safe in the sun!

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    Summer is on its way and we’re all looking forward to some warmer days and brighter evenings. In the office, we are all looking forward to glorious summer holidays, BBQs, ice-cream, picnics and long bike rides. Although we all enjoy a bit of sunshine (and all the fun things it brings!) it’s important that we stay safe in the sun to avoid damaging our skin.

    This week is Sun Awareness Week (4–10th May…

  • National Best Friends Day - 10 top tips for supporting a friend with cancer

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    Happy National Best Friends Day, which is celebrated on the 8th June every year. In this blog, Content Developer Azmina gives 10 top tips for supporting a friend with cancer.

    National Best Friends Day is an annual celebration of how friendships enrich our lives. Many of us have a special person that we call our ‘best friend’. They are always there to support us and share both our laughter and our tears.

    Today…