Today for International Nurses Day, one of our information development nurses Ali shares five things she loves about her job.
I’ve been a nurse for 25 years. Since I qualified, I’ve worked in medical and haematology wards, been a clinical nurse specialist in haemato-oncology, and a nurse information specialist on a cancer helpline before joining Macmillan’s Cancer Information Development team.
I love…
*Edited 03/07/17
In this blog, editorial assistant Amy-Louise talks more about cancer and depression, and why talking may help.
After receiving a diagnosis of cancer, you may experience a range of feelings and emotions. You might feel angry and resentful, or fearful and anxious. You might experience all of these feelings at once. These reactions are common and there is no right or wrong way to feel. You may also feel…
Freezing temperatures, blustery winds and increasing thermostats all increase the likelihood of dry and flushed skin. Add to that the effects of cancer and its treatment, and you may be feeling like a stranger in your own skin. In this blog, content developer Debbie offers tips on looking after your skin.
In partnership with Boots, Macmillan has some tips on how to look after your skin this winter and throughout your…
A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who helps look after a family member or a friend who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol. There are about 700,000 young carers in the UK, so there are likely to be young carers in every school and college. In this blog, written by information development nurse Teri, we explain what can help young carers and how they can feel more supported.
Being diagnosed with cancer…
This Saturday is World Health Day. In this blog, intern Emily talks about this year’s theme ‘Health for All’ and how Macmillan is striving to improve the experience of those affected by cancer.
This year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) have chosen the theme ‘universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere’. But what does this really mean?
The WHO defines universal health coverage as…
