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Understand Lymphoedema Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Options, Prevention, And Top Online Suppliers Of Lymphoedema Sleeves.

Our Aim Is To Provide You With Information And Resources To Find The Right Post-Surgery Bras For Your Needs, So You Can Focus On Healing And Regaining Confidence.

Ten Films That Portray The Impact Of Cancer On Loved Ones, With Heart-warming Comedies And Heart-Wrenching Dramas Providing A Range Of Perspectives.

This Article Helps Chemo Patients Choose And Use Wigs To Restore Confidence And Comfort During Cancer Treatment, Enabling Informed Decisions.

Discover The 10 Crucial Questions To Ask After A Lung Cancer Diagnosis. Empower Yourself With Knowledge And Make Informed Decisions About Care And Treatment.

This Article Provides Crucial Guidance For Individuals Undergoing Radiotherapy To Manage Potential Skin Side Effects And Maintain Skin Health During Treatment.

In This Article We Discuss Some Of The Major Impacts Chemotherapy Has On The Skin And Ways You Can Help Reduce The Effects.

Discover the key characteristics of melanoma, how it's detected, and the available treatments for this serious type of skin cancer

Preparation For Chemotherapy Treatment Is Important To Ensure A Smoother And Less Stressful Experience. By Preparing, You Can Gain A Better Understanding Of Chemo And What To Expect During Treatment, Including Chemo Side Effects And How To Manage Them.

Find Out What Chemotherapy Mouth Sores Are, How To Stay More In Control, And Things You Can Do To Relieve Your Pain.

Explore The Causes And Timeline Of Chemotherapy Hair Loss And Discover Many Tips and Strategies For Coping.

This Article Advises What To Pack In Your Chemo Bag To Help You Relax During Your Chemotherapy Treatment. It Also Gives Ideas On How To Pass The Time.

Whilst Some Information About Cancer Is Important, Misinformation Is Not. This Article Unravels 20 Common Cancer Myths.

Only 85% of patients are either unaware or unsure that participation in a clinical trial was an option at the time of diagnosis.

This Article Answers Questions like What Is Chemotherapy? How Is Chemo Administered? And Tips To Help You Or Your Loved One Cope.

A Cancer Diagnosis Involves Making An Informed Decision. Take Your Time, Follow The Tips In This Article And Allow Yourself Time To Heal.

Read 5 Simple Tips To Help You Gather Together A Great Cancer Care Team, From The People That You Know, To Help You Get The Support You Need.

We Discuss What Metastatic Cancer Is, Its Treatment And Its Diagnosis. Learn How It Spreads And How To Cope.

If You Been Affected By Cancer, Either As A Patient, Friend, Loved One Or Carer, We Want To Hear About Your Cancer Experience.

When People Are Diagnosed With Cancer, It Is Very Easy To Overlook The Toll The Disease Also Takes On The Cancer Caregivers.

If You Think You Have Received Negligent Treatment For Your Oral Cancer This Post Explains How You Can Go About Getting Compensation.

As A Nutritionist And Breast Cancer Survivor, I Understand The Confusion About Cancer Patient Nutrition And What Is Best To Eat (Or Not Eat)

We Know That Me Time Is Limited But Here Are A Few Ideas To Get You To Start Thinking About Your Own Self-Care During Your Cancer Journey.

Body image really suffers from breast cancer and access to a good bra is critical for a woman to revive herself. The connection is intricate.

Meditative Movements Offers A Variety Of Classes As Well As Practice Groups, Challenges, And A Chronic Illness Support Group

During Chemo, Cycling Gave Me The Strength To Ease My Mind And To Not Fall To Pieces. So I Developed Bike & Fight. To Fight Together.

Cancer Memes And Inspirational Quotes For Cancer Patients To Provide Inspiration, Comfort, And Support For All Those Affected By Cancer

Cancer does not need to be unduly given glory as many of us have seen it being done so far. Cancer is just a disease and we need to keep it at that. Labeling it as a fight, losing a battle, winning the war are all attitudes that can bring negativity or false positivity in everyone involved in this, be it the patient, his or her family as well as the treating team.

Some people love the heat and others loathe it, but whatever you feeling towards a hot sweltering hot sun,  when someone has cancer they need to be careful. There is no denying that some sun exposure would be beneficial during the cancer journey. Getting outside, breathing fresh air, and going for a can all you feel better […]

Maintaining A Positive Attitude And Having Strong Faith Made A Significant Impact On My Ability To Overcome Adversity.

This Article Highlights Some Common Chemo Side Effects With Tips On Overcoming And Coping With Issues Should They Arise.

Learn About The Healing Path To Reclaiming Sexuality And Intimacy Needs During All Types Of Cancer And Illness

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from having Hodgkin's Lymphoma is that I have to reset whenever a negative thought pops up.

My Advice For Anyone Undergoing Investigations Or Treatment Dont Let The Cancer Scare You Into A Corner, Stand Up And Come Out Fighting.

Let’s Show Our Sons, Brothers, Husbands, Partners, Uncles, Grandfathers…..All Men That It Is Ok To Talk, In Fact It Is ESSENTIAL To Talk.

This Story Is One Of Complete And Utter Reliance On God’s Perfect Provision For Me And My Constant Need For Help.

I Wanted To Share What I Learned Along The Way, So Maybe It Can Help Someone Think About Something They Haven't Before.

Chiropractic Care Can Serve As A Complementary Treatment For Cancer Patients Experiencing Neck, Back, Or Joint Pain, Headaches & Anxiety.

The disappointment ensuing a shortened career is equally distressing if not more, than the struggle with cancer.

Taking Part In A Clinical Trial Is Not A Simple Decision. Here Are 10 Pieces Of Advice To Help You Make A Thoughtful Choice.

War On Cancer Help People To Build Connections With Others, By Sharing What They’re Going Through. We Are A Strong Community,

Advice From Body Confidence Coach Cliona Byrne On How To Boost Your Body Confidence During Your Cancer Journey.

You May Think There Is No Hope – There Is Always Hope, You Are The Captain Of Your Ship So Steer It Towards The Light At The End Of The Tunnel! Good Luck!

I feel lucky to have the knowledge to act on it and empowered that I made a life-changing choice that in no way diminishes my femininity and confidence.

The Corona Virus Means That Social Distancing Equates As Love. This Post Raises Important Questions About The Pandemic, Cancer And Being Kind.

There Was A Noticeable Lack Of LGBT Awareness Related To Oncology So I Created An Inclusive LGBT Platform For People With Cancer, Their Friends And Family.

Whilst researching for our two books (What to say to someone with cancer and How to treat someone newly diagnosed with cancer, both to be launched late 2021) we found an overwhelming number of people with cancer disliked being told to be brave.

Preparing4Care have recognized that the person best placed to provide information about their likes, wishes and preferences is the individual themselves

Christmas traditionally thought of as a happy time can bring its own challenges at the best of times.  Having cancer can cause these challenges to increase.  Here we discuss ways to cope with Christmas when you have cancer.

Cancer Care Parcel is delighted to report on their ongoing cancer charity collaboration with Ellies Friends, who provide free gifts to people with cancer.

I was hurting inside as a lot was happening, and I was not coping. I was in darkness. I wanted to end it all. I was saved by the television. That was my wake up call. At 43 years, I had to sort myself out.

We’ve all heard inspirational stories of cancer fighters and
survivors, about the challenge and change, how it transformed theirs and others lives. That moment is never expected, a once in a lifetime experience, right?

The cancer journey delivered changes to me that I think I very much needed and, other than being bald and feeling poorly, the positives I got out of the experience have been utterly huge.

✈️When traveling there are certain things that need to be taken into consideration that you perhaps wouldn’t have thought about prior to diagnosis.

We need to pay attention and have a positive attitude.  We literally need to take our own bodies into our own hands to protect ourselves. 

Life after a cancer diagnosis is changed and it is never going to be the way life was before BUT that does not mean we have to suffer or regret or miss our old life.

Cancer is a word that begins with "c" but for me, it is not, and never will be "The Big C". This is my story of hope & recovery.

As hard as everything was, I am meant to be here. I was born a fighter. I don't let it my cancer define me. I am a strong, intelligent woman now.

There is a light at the end of the cancer tunnel. I know because I am here, standing underneath it. It is warm, and it feels good

My Best Friend Was Diagnosed With Cancer at 18 Years Old. This is Her Story And Her Message Of Love, With A Very Happy Ending..

Make a pact that you will not speak about cancer for the evening.  You and your partner, friends or loved ones are invited. Cancer most definitely isn’t.

Taking action with your health helps manage the challenges that come with ANY cancer diagnosis, while giving structure to your day and meaning to your week.

My boobs are called Ant and Dec Not because they are different sizes but because I love them, just like I love the boys.  There has been many occasions when I have tried to squeeze into a black cocktail dress and Ant and Dec have been screaming at me “I’m a celebrity I’m falling the hell […]

When I received my diagnosis of secondary cancer  I found that there were no words to describe how I felt.   I tried to write, but all I could do was sit in front of an empty sheet of paper, no words seemed to fit, nothing seemed to fit, eventually, I started building a new […]

This is my story of surviving cancer I was diagnosed with Non Hodgins Lymphoma back in 2006 my dad had died of the same marginal within 17th months which is unfortunately the normal. By 2007 I was told I had six months and treatment gave me 6 months more.  The in 2008 I was told I had […]

‘Yes it is cancer but the good news is that it is curable and we’ll start the treatment plan on Friday’ The words I was told on my follow up with the consultant confirming that I did indeed have Hodgkin Lymphoma and that I was about to embark on a life-changing journey. After working within […]

My name is Sabine Brannan. Born and raised in the Netherlands in the late sixties, I grew up in a family interwoven in the tradition of fabric trading, working on the markets of the Netherlands. Before starting as an entrepreneur, I worked for a bridal couture designer I designed bespoke wedding dresses when one of […]

Join A New Type Of Cancer Support Forum For Private Informal Discussions About You, Your Friend Or Loved-Ones Cancer.

Cooking For Chemotherapy (Chef Ryan) Specializes In Helping Cancer Fighters Overcome Many Eating-Related Chemotherapy Side-Effects.

None of us expects to get cancer. Cancer is what happens to someone else.

As a married mum of 2 young girls, it’s sad to say that we have nursed two of our parents through cancer.

"Bullshit Breast Cancer" are here to validate any emotion that people with breast cancer may feel. And to ALWAYS remind them, they are a HERO!

This article does not, in anyway endorse curing yourself of cancer. It is an explanation of how the medical profession helped cure me of my early stage breast cancer. In 6 months I will be off the drugs and told I am cancer free and I can't wait.

We Came Up With These Top Four UK Charities And Voluntary Groups That Will Give You Free Cancer Gifts If You Have A Cancer Diagnosis.

You run from test to test and exam to exam and then to treatments and surgeries. If you are also a parent you have other people who count on you.

As someone who was once a career “expert” and even wrote books about it, I had the gall to write a blog post and make videos about returning to work after a “blank space” on the resume due to illness or child care. Ha! I say to myself. I just had no idea I mean […]

I actually came up with the idea for Might Make You Smile.on one particular visit to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with the aforementioned friend.

There Are Three Things That You Don't See In This Image Of Me At Buckingham Palace. The Secrets Of My Radiotherapy Cover-Up Are Revealed.

In 2007 Chris Lewis Was Given Six Months To Live. Eleven Years On He Tells Us How Cancer Changed His Life And How He Now Helps Others.

Discussing What A Healthy Cancer Diet Is And How Cancer And Its Treatment Can Affect This Diet. Included Are Suggestions For Dietary Changes Which May Help.

The Use Of Prescribed Drugs, Diet Changes And Complementary Medicine Are Discussed Here As Solutions To Relieve Chemotherapy Nausea.

Cancer Dehydration Is A Risk For People Undergoing Cancer Treatments, This Can Be Life-Threatening If Left Untreated. Find Out More From Cancer Care Parcel.

There are no rights or wrongs when it comes to the language you use to describe how you feel..

Being diagnosed with cancer in the UK in 2016 does not have to mean a death sentence and cancer survival in the UK has doubled in the last 40 years.