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…
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 last blog of 2017, editor Steven talks about the cancer information videos that we have produced this year.
It’s been a busy year for making videos. We kicked off 2017 by introducing the CID team and explaining how we produce our information. We covered everything from how it’s written, peer reviewed, edited and presented, right through to how it’s adapted for different audiences and different needs. The…
Wrapping the tree in tinsel, kissing a loved one under the mistletoe, going to a carol concert or enjoying a roast with all the trimmings. For many, Christmas is a time of great tradition, but when you’re living with cancer it can be difficult to do all the things you normally would. If someone close to you is living with cancer this Christmas, this blog, written by content developer Ella, has ideas of how you can help…
For many of us, Christmas is a time for family and friends. It’s usually that one moment in the year when all the people you love most come together. It’s normally a joyful time, full of love, laughter and traditions. But if you are coping with the death of a loved one, Christmas can be a very difficult time. It can bring feelings of grief to the surface again as you’re reminded of the absence of loved ones. In the past…
