September is childhood cancer awareness month. In this blog, our information team volunteer Nisrin looks at getting the information and support you need when your child has cancer.
Support when your child has cancer
No one wants their child to be ill, so when you are told that your child has cancer, your whole world will probably seem like it’s caving in. You may feel numb, or in physical pain. The emotions you feel can…
It's a busy time of year for cancer awareness as November is also pancreatic cancer awareness month. Around 8,800 people are diagnosed with this type of cancer in the UK each year. In this blog, our editor Elissia gives you some key facts about pancreatic cancer, including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and where you can get more support.
What is the pancreas?
The pancreas is part of the digestive system. It has…
What time does the café in the park open? Is the latest book by my favourite author any good? What movie have I seen that actor in?
For many of us, our first instinct when faced with everyday questions like these is to search the internet. And thanks to the devices in our homes and pockets, it’s never been easier or faster to find the answers.
But how do you know if you can trust what you’re reading? Especially…
If several people in your family have had cancer, you may be worried that cancer runs in your family. Knowing that a grand-parent, a parent or an uncle, for example, have had a cancer experience can make you feel at risk of developing cancer too. Besides, regular mention of the BRCA genes or ‘cancer genes’ in the media may have led you to wonder about inherited cancers.
It’s important to know that inherited…
In this blog, Editor Katie talks about Dyslexia awareness week. This week (3–9 October) is Dyslexia Awareness Week. The theme of this year’s event is Breaking Through Barriers – focusing on the obstacles faced by those with dyslexia and the people supporting them.
What is dyslexia?
The British Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia as ‘a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved…
