Fitness class brought me out of my shell after cancer
A fitness class has helped bring a cancer survivor "out of his shell," his wife has said. Here is the full BBC article "Fitness class brought me out of my shell after cancer".
Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of a Cancer Diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event that often triggers a whirlwind of emotions. From shock and fear to anger, sadness, and even guilt, individuals experience a complex array of feelings as they process their new reality. As a person-centred…
Woman with MND takes drug fight to Parliament
An ice sculpture of a woman with a rare form of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has been unveiled in Parliament Square as campaigners call on the government to give her and others access to a "ground-breaking" new drug. Read details…
The hidden realities of supporting a person with dementia
Caring for someone with dementia is not like caring for someone with other neurological diseases, such as advanced multiple sclerosis, organ failure, or end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It's more like supporting someone lost in an unfamiliar world that…
Cancer waiting times: Latest updates and analysis
Cancer Research UK reports the latest performance against cancer waiting times targets in this article.
Does a Therapist’s Gender Identity Matter in Counselling?
A therapist’s gender identity can affect how counselling goes, but it depends on several things, such as the client’s background, the culture they come from, and what kind of issues they’re working on. It’s also important to remember that gender…
At-home saliva test for prostate cancer better than blood test, study suggests
Researchers say ‘relatively simple, inexpensive’ means of assessing genetic risk offers hope of better screening, as outlined in an article in the Guardian "At-home saliva test for prostate cancer better than blood test, study suggests".
Cancer waiting times: Latest updates and analysis
Cancer Research UK has published details of cancer waiting times which provides information on the latest performance against targets. See “Cancer waiting times: Latest updates and analysis”.Over the past few years, pressure on NHS cancer services has been mounting.Cancer waiting…
New heart bypass operation ‘the future’ for patients.
Heart bypass patients in Wolverhampton are set to be offered a new and less invasive treatment that also improves recovery time, NHS bosses say, as outlined in this BBC article.
Tens of thousands of UK dementia patients to be enrolled in clinical trials
Tens of thousands of UK dementia patients are to be enrolled in clinical trials designed to dramatically speed up the hunt for a cure. Read the news of this scheme in The Guardian article “Tens of thousands of UK dementia patients…