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June 21, 2022 Cancer Care
Cervical Cancer Awareness Week
What is cervical screening? Cervical cancer can be prevented by attending your smear test when invited. All women aged 25 to 64 are invited to regular screenings. The test is not for cancer but can most importantly can prevent cancer. The smear test checks […]
Read moreJanuary 18, 2022 Cancer Care
Seasonal food alternatives for cancer patients
Ensuring your body receives the nutrients it needs to maintain your strength and energy through long, arduous treatments, heal and recover and reduce your risk of infection is part and parcel of successfully fighting cancer. The side effects of chemotherapy can curb your appetite, […]
Read moreNovember 24, 2021 Cancer Care
How can cancer treatment affect your heart?
What are the symptoms? Shortness of breath Lightheadedness or dizziness Discomfort or pain in the chest Fatigue Swollen hands and/or feet Nausea What are the risk factors? Chemotherapy Chest radiation Immunotherapy Other targeted therapies Heart disease Diabetes High blood pressure Chemotherapy – can be […]
Read moreNovember 12, 2021 Cancer Care
Common questions about diet and cancer
Questions Can certain foods cause cancer? Diet is a lifestyle factor that can influence the risk of developing cancer. There are a few foods that may potentially increase the risk of cancer. Poor eating habits, combined with other lifestyle factors including high alcohol intake, […]
Read moreOctober 29, 2021 Cancer Care
Brain Tumour Awareness Week
How are foundations across the world raising awareness? Recognised worldwide, many countries are engaging in their activities to raise awareness. Here are a few examples of how some foundations are supporting brain tumour research. Brain Tumour Ireland Leading national charity Brain Tumour Ireland are […]
Read moreOctober 8, 2021 Cancer Care
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50, but younger women can also get breast cancer. About 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. There’s […]
Read moreAugust 18, 2021 Cancer Care
What is a cancer care plan?
Being diagnosed with cancer can be tough on anyone so there is certainly no set way to plan. You will have lots of questions, so you may find it helpful to talk through them with someone from your healthcare team. Importance of a cancer […]
Read moreFebruary 3, 2021 Cancer Care
Caring for a loved one with Cancer
Caring for a person with cancer may seem complex and too much to cope with at first but with some advice and compassion, it is possible to make a life for you and your loved one that bit easier. Depending on the person’s needs, […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2020 Cancer Care
Prostate Cancer – The most common cancer
‘We’re 10 years away from prostate cancer being the most commonly diagnosed cancer.’ Prostate Cancer UK Recent news on the latest figures shows that Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer, overtaking breast cancer for the first time. Nearly 8,000 more men have […]
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