The side effects of cancer treatment

Chemo Snacks: What are the best foods to eat while on chemotherapy

Finding the right snacks during chemotherapy can make a significant difference in how you feel. Explore our curated selection of nourishing and gentle treats designed to ease discomfort and provide...

The Advantages of Tried and Tested Products for Cancer Care

Living with cancer is a challenging journey that often involves dealing with various side effects caused by the disease itself or the treatments used to combat it. To support cancer patients in the...

Comfort Crate: Empowering Cancer Patients with Care Packages

When faced with a cancer diagnosis, patients often endure a myriad of side effects and emotional challenges that greatly affect their physical and mental well-being. As a patient with stage 4B Hod...

Guest blog: Cancer Care Map

We launched www.cancercaremap.org in 2018. A lot has happened in that time, not only to the delivery of cancer care, but to the world as we know it, and support services in the UK have found new wa...

what you need to know about radiotherapy side effects

What does radiation do to your body? During  radiotherapy your cells are damaged by destroying the genetic material that controls how cells grow and divide. The damage can occur to healthy...

What you need to know about chemo side effects

Why does chemo make you sick? Despite being a key part of cancer treatment, Chemotherapy  can have a wide range of side effects that can affect cancer patients before as well as after. Because che...

The picc line procedure for chemo

what is a picc line? PICC stands for 'Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter', and will prevent you from having a needle inserted in a vein each time you need medicine. It is usually inserted into ...

Ultimate Chemo Care Kit Guide: Comfort and Relief During Chemotherapy Days

When it comes to chemo, we know that the experience can be overwhelming. However, packing a chemo kit with soothing items will really help to reduce your anxiety levels, making it easier to manage...

Adjusting to Life with a PICC Line

What are safety issues with a PICC line? Having a PICC line means you have to do a few things differently. While you'll be able to do most things, you'll need to be careful around certain things, ...

Hospital Passports: How to Create One

What is the purpose of a hospital passport?  There is a possibility that your doctors and nurses are unaware of any other disabilities you may have. As you go through your cancer journey, you will...