Cancer Choices, had every reason to be delighted this week with the announcement of a prestigious new award through Macmillan Cancer Support. One of our groups founding members and the current Chairperson, Madeleine Mulgrew, has become the first recipient of the Vicky Clement Jones Award.
The new award was created following the merger of Macmillan Cancer [...]
Sometimes people think they have a higher risk of developing cancer because there has been cancer in their family. But only a small number of cancers (between 5 and 10% or less than 1 in 10 cases) seem to be caused by a gene that is inherited from either parent. If you have one or [...]
Waiting for test results and for any treatment to begin can be a particularly worrying time. But it is important that all the relevant tests have been completed before treatment is started, as this will affect the doctors’ recommendations on the best option for treating your cancer.
Ask the hospital staff how long you may be [...]
If you are worried about symptoms that you may think suggest cancer, then you should visit your GP. If your GP thinks there is any possibility that you may have cancer, they will refer you to a hospital outpatient department for further examinations and tests.
It can take courage to go to your GP to have [...]