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Early cancer detection

The ability to detect cancer at its earliest stage is the single most important factor determining treatment success and long-term survival. This crucial advantage is key to preserving a client’s quality of life and dignity. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways Survival rates soar with early detection […]

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Advanced prevention and early detection of cancer

Advanced prevention and early detection of cancer encompass modern, targeted medical strategies that go beyond general healthy living advice. These methods focus on identifying high-risk individuals and catching the disease at its earliest, most curable stages, often under the remit of the NHS or […]

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Common questions about diet and cancer

A cancer diagnosis often raises questions about diet. While there’s no magic diet to cure cancer, a healthy, balanced lifestyle is crucial for supporting your body during and after treatment. Cancer and its treatments can impact your appetite and change how your body tolerates […]

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Palliative care FAQs

Palliative care is an approach to improve the quality of life of patients, who are facing a life-limiting and usually progressive illness. Palliative care works to incorporating personalised physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care. The below are some palliative care FAQs asked when patients or […]

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Cancer: Your essential guide

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of cancer, from its fundamental nature and development to personalised care planning, holistic support, and the management of treatment-related side effects and complications. If you would like more information about our cancer homecare and nursing services, click here. […]

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Paediatric care for children living with cancer

Paediatric care is specialised medical care for children and young people, from infancy through to adolescence. They focus on the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of younger patients. Paediatricians are doctors and nurses who specialise in this area, working alongside other health and […]

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Cervical Cancer Awareness Week

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is an opportunity to raise awareness on the risks of cervical cancer, and help women and people learn about how to reduce these risks and prevent the illness. What is cervical screening? Cervical screening, also known as a smear test, […]

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What is palliative care for cancer

Palliative care can be beneficial at any point in an illness when distressing symptoms arise. It is not limited to hospice or end-of-life scenarios but instead focuses on improving the sense of contentment for cancer patients throughout their cancer journey. In cases of advanced […]

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Every October, people all over the world show their support for people affected by breast cancer. Breast cancer is always an important issue, but October is when charities and fundraisers can really raise awareness and funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, […]

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Prostate cancer – the most common cancer

‘We’re 10 years away from prostate cancer being the most commonly diagnosed cancer.’ Prostate Cancer UK Figures in 2018 showed that prostate cancer is of the most common cancer, overtaking breast cancer for the first time. Nearly 8,000 more men have been diagnosed with […]

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Questions to ask when looking for home nursing

Getting the right care for a loved one is essential. Whether you are looking for respite, cancer or palliative care, there are many important questions to consider. Finding suitable care can be a stressful experience for both you and your family, and it can […]

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Caring for a loved one with cancer

Supporting a loved one or family member that has cancer can be extremely difficult. Contraction and treatment of cancer can be a very draining ordeal for the patient. Pain can occur in multiple stages. The discomfort that this can bring can be very severe […]