Cannabis oil is a hot topic at the moment. In this blog, written by our senior information development nurse, we explain more about cannabis oil and cancer and try to answer some questions you might have.
What is cannabis?
Cannabis has many names (marijuana, hemp, pot, grass and hash) and has been used medicinally and recreationally for hundreds of years.
The cannabis plant produces substances called cannabinoids. Some…
You may say ‘I'm just being their husband, partner, daughter, friend ...' but if you're looking after someone with cancer – there is support available for you.
If you look after someone with cancer you may not think of yourself as a carer. Yet the support you provide is vital: from helping with shopping, dressing, or taking them to the hospital, to being there when they need to talk. We know that…
It’s been a long wait this year but, with summer fast approaching, there are more opportunities to spend time outdoors and make the most of the warmer weather.
Small amounts of regular exposure to the sun, without the skin burning, are beneficial to our health. It helps our body make vitamin D, which keeps our bones, teeth, muscles and immune system healthy. However, you should avoid too much sun.
Why is it important…
April is testicular cancer awareness month. Around 2,400 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year in the UK[1].
That’s more than 6 a day!
Testicular cancer can affect anyone who has testicles including men, trans women and people assigned male at birth. It is more likely to happen between the ages of 25-40 but can happen at any age.
Testicular cancer is usually curable. Being aware of symptoms, how to…
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Around 10,500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year[i]. In this blog, Content Channel Editor Tania, talks about some of the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
What is the pancreas?
The pancreas is part of the digestive system. It makes digestive juices called enzymes, and hormones including insulin. Hormones act as chemical messengers in the…
