February is National Heart Month and this blog, written by our editorial assistant Molly, will give some tips on how to improve your heart health.
Some cancer treatments can affect how your heart works. If you develop heart problems during or after cancer treatment, your doctors will talk to you about the best way to manage them.
You can improve your heart health at any age, even if you already have a heart problem.…
This blog, written by our information development nurse Teri, marks Cervical Cancer Prevention Week by explaining what cervical screening is and why it is important.
Many people would prefer to avoid going to their GP or health clinic. It can be difficult for some to take up the offer of a health screening test, particularly cervical screening, as the thought of it can feel embarrassing. If you are put off going for cervical…
Debbie, our wonderful 'chef to ostomates' is back today with a delicious warming Fish Pie recipe, perfect for cold winter nights. All of Debbie’s recipes are, of course, designed with Ostomates in mind and in case you’ve missed any of her recipes to date, you can find them all in our Ileostomy, colostomy and stoma support group. So why not put an apron on and get cooking!
'This Fish Pie is another…
Today, the third Monday of January, is claimed to be the most depressing day of the year. If, this Blue Monday, you are living with cancer and worried about money or debt after the Christmas period, Content Developer Azmina gives some practical tips.
What is Blue Monday?
In 2005, a British travel company tried to tempt people to book a holiday. They claimed that the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of…
Many of us make New Year resolutions to have a healthier lifestyle, but this can be challenging if you are recovering from cancer treatment. In this blog, Content Developer Azmina suggests ways of making positive changes and keeping to a healthy weight.
You may not expect to gain weight during cancer treatment, but there are several reasons why this could happen:
As many as 9 out of 10 people with cancer (90%) get cancer-related fatigue (CRF). In this blog, our senior content developer and managing editor Rachel talks about a new online resource to support people with fatigue.
What is fatigue?
Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness or exhaustion. Fatigue can be especially difficult to deal with when you are already trying to cope with cancer. You may feel very tired or exhausted all…
