Cancer Care Blogs

A study has found that a protein released from fat in the body can cause non-cancerous cells to turn into cancerous ones. Read on to find out more about how belly fat is linked to cancer. 

 It’s important to be aware of the signs of skin cancer, so you know what to look for and when to seek medical attention.

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK and it's important for women to regularly check their breasts and be aware of any changes and be aware of any changes so any potential problems can be dealt with as early as possible

World Cancer Day is an annual awareness day led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) with the aim to unite charities, businesses, and the public in the fight against cancer.

Being diagnosed with cancer can be very upsetting and difficult to process, and talking about it to your loved ones can be a daunting prospect. 

Myeloma screening is a series of tests that may include blood, urine and bone marrow tests and X-rays or scans of your bones to diagnose myeloma cancer. Myeloma is a blood cancer. It arises from a type of white blood cell made in your bone marrow, called plasma cells.

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK¹ and it is also one of the most serious types of cancer. As with all cancers, the likelihood of survival is higher if lung cancer is caught in the early stages when it is most treatable. 

Having lung cancer can drastically affect your day to day life and impact both your physical and mental health in many ways. Living with this illness can present hurdles in all aspects of your life and make simple daily tasks a true challenge.