It’s World Braille Day, so in this blog our Quality and Evaluation lead Abi looks at the cancer information we produce in Braille – and other accessible formats – for people with visual impairments who are affected by cancer.
This annual day celebrates the birthday of Braille inventor Louis Braille, who was blinded in an accident at a young age. Invented when Louis was just 15 years old, Braille is…
In our latest blog, our editorial assistant Maxine looks at rare cancers and what people can do when they need more information and answers to their questions.
Being diagnosed with any type of cancer is one of the scariest and most isolating experiences most people will ever go through. This can be even worse when it is a rare cancer. This blog is about how to cope with a rare cancer and where to go for support, information…
Would you find listening to our cancer information easier than reading it? We want everyone affected by cancer to be able to access our information, so we produce a wide range of audiobooks to support you. Our audiobooks come in clearly designed and easy-to-read packaging (see below). And better still they contain the information that you might need!
Listening to an audiobook could be helpful if:
November is mouth cancer awareness month. In our latest team blog, our information nurse Teri looks at the key facts about mouth cancer, including symptoms, causes and treatments...
As with many cancers, if mouth cancer is diagnosed early, it can usually be treated more successfully. However, most of us are unaware of the causes and symptoms of mouth cancer and when we should go to our GP or dentist to get symptoms checked…
What is our new campaign about?
Our What Are We Waiting For? campaign calls on governments across the UK to make sure everyone with cancer gets the treatment they need, when they need it.
New research from Macmillan suggests that at least 100,000 people with cancer across the UK have been affected. There have been increased delays in being diagnosed and starting treatment. NHS staff are doing the very best they can, but…
