Planning ahead can be hard. But it can help you to talk with your healthcare team, family or friends about what matters to you. It can help everyone to understand the care, treatment and support you want for your future. And it can also be a way of taking back control, at a time when so many things feel uncertain.
Hospice UK’s Dying Matters campaign puts it well: Talking about it won’t bring death closer, but it…
When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, it can be difficult to know how to support them.
They may need emotional support if they feel overwhelmed or anxious, or they may need practical help with managing things like appointments, work and childcare. Sometimes, they may need help with both.
It’s important that you look after yourself too. There are many places you can get information and support for looking after…
September is Blood Cancer Awareness month. In this blog you can find out about the 3 main types of blood cancer (leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma) and the symptoms to be aware of.
To understand blood cancers, it helps to know a little about how the blood and blood cells work. Blood is made up of different types of blood cells:
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
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