In our latest blog, editor Sofiane looks at ways you can help and support someone with cancer at Christmas...
The idea of Christmas usually conjures up positive memories of tradition and family togetherness. For some, Christmas is about perfecting that ultimate festive dinner or hearing that one song that draws them into the holiday mood instantaneously. And perhaps, for others, it’s simply about binge-watching their…
If several members of your family have had cancer, you may be worried about your own risk and whether you have inherited a cancer gene. In this blog, our editor Elissia explains more about genes and cancer.
What are genes?
We inherit genes from our parents. Everyone has two copies of each gene – one from their mum and one from their dad.
There are genes in every cell in our body. They contain the information a cell…
In our latest blog, our editor Imogen looks at ways of coping at the end of life and where to find support and information.
Christmas can be a time of love, support and celebration with family and friends. But this expectation can make it a difficult time of year, especially if you are nearing the end of life.
Whether you’ve just been told that the end of life is near or you’ve known for a while, it can be…
It's a busy time of year for cancer awareness as November is also pancreatic cancer awareness month. Around 8,800 people are diagnosed with this type of cancer in the UK each year. In this blog, our editor Elissia gives you some key facts about pancreatic cancer, including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and where you can get more support.
What is the pancreas?
The pancreas is part of the digestive system. It has…
November is mouth cancer awareness month. In our latest team blog, our information nurse Teri looks at the key facts about mouth cancer, including symptoms, causes and treatments...
As with many cancers, if mouth cancer is diagnosed early, it can usually be treated more successfully. However, most of us are unaware of the causes and symptoms of mouth cancer and when we should go to our GP or dentist to get symptoms checked…
