Written by Craig Melcher, Content Strategy Manager at Macmillan
For the general public, the story of cancer has long been one of being cured or not cured. ‘Beating cancer’ or dying from it. That story is changing.
Thanks to improved ways of diagnosing and treating cancers, they’re becoming more survivable each year. But as anyone who’s had cancer (or anyone with someone close who’s had it) knows, it’s not…
Today's blog is written by Macmillan Library & Information Specialist, Ed. He writes about how news stories about cancer can be misleading, and shares some tip tips to help you make sure the information you read is reliable.
Last year, the Independent newspaper analysed the 20 most shared stories on social media with cancer in the headline. They found that more than half of them included information some health…
It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week. Our information development nurse Hilary answers some common questions and explains what you need to know about screening if you have a cervix.
What is cervical screening?
Cervical screening is a simple test that checks for abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. That’s the lower part of the womb (uterus) that joins to the top of the vagina.
Why should I have cervical…
Cancer is tough. It doesn’t just affect your body; it’s an emotional upheaval too. But there are things you can do to help yourself cope, from simply reading a web page, to trying to open up to someone close. In this blog, we explore these and other tips for coping with a low mood.
Whether you are a carer or someone directly affected by cancer, working through a cancer diagnosis can be a very difficult time…
