Finding out you have cancer is difficult and upsetting at any time. But being diagnosed with cancer when you are also pregnant can be even more frightening and confusing. This is what happened to Polly when she found a lump in her breast when she was 12 weeks pregnant. In this blog, Polly tells her story, and we talk more about cancer and pregnancy.
Polly’s story
When I fell pregnant, my partner and I were thrilled…
Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. When it’s found early it can often be cured. Screening helps find bowel cancers at this early stage and before they become more difficult to treat. So, for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, here is our information development nurse Hilary with 5 facts about bowel cancer screening.
1. Screening starts in your own loo
The first part of bowel cancer screening is…
Often once you finish treatment you might worry about the cancer returning. Feeling scared, anxious or frightened can prevent you from getting on with your life. But, there are some ways to help you cope, get support, and manage your uncertainty. Our intern Liza put together this blog, where we talk you through three top tips to cope with worrying about cancer coming back.
Top Tip 1: Focus on today. If you can stop dwelling…
It feels well overdue, but Spring has finally sprung in the UK! This week is National Gardening Week, so what better time to get green fingered? In this blog, one of our editors Lauren talks about the benefits of gardening, top tips for starting and how you can get involved with National Gardening Week.
Gardening is a great way to keep active if you’re having treatment for cancer. It can be a really rewarding and fun…
*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…
