September is thyroid cancer awareness month and, before the calendar ticks over to October, we wanted to share some key facts about thyroid cancer and suggest some places for more information and support.
What are the key facts about thyroid cancer?
Thyroid cancer is an uncommon cancer. Around 2,700 people are diagnosed each year in the UK. Women are more likely to get thyroid cancer than men.
There are different types…
Many people experience eating problems during and after treatment for cancer. There are lots of reasons for this. It may be because of the cancer itself, or due to side effects of different treatments.
If you have any problems with your diet, you can ask your cancer doctor to refer you to a dietitian. Qualified dietitians are experts in assessing the food needs of people who are ill. They can review your diet and take…
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Carers Rights Day is organised by Carers UK. It is a chance for hundreds of organisations to come together and help carers find what support is available to them in their local area. It also helps to raise awareness of the needs of carers and the daily challenges that they face.
What is a carer?
Every day, almost 6000 people become carers. Sometimes it’s planned but sometimes it’s unexpected. Saying exactly what a carer…
It’s National Smile Month. In this blog, Quality and Evaluation Officer Rachael discusses some ways to keep your mouth healthy if you are going through cancer treatment.
National Smile Month is an annual campaign to promote good oral health (the health of our mouths). You can find out more about the campaign here.
The importance of oral health
Oral health is important to allow us to do many things we take for granted…
