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The best protection is to cover up when you are out in the sun. You can protect your skin by wearing the right clothing, staying in the shade and using suncream. The following tips are useful for ...
Starting inland in Wareham, you’ll head out towards the stunning Dorset coastline, taking in views of the famous Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks. A challenging route, but one of the most beautiful!
You may be worried about the risks that being overweight could have on your health, including the risk of developing cancer. Amongst the general risks for developing cancer are some lifestyle factors ...
If you are worried about conventional treatment it’s best to talk to your cancer team about your worries. They can talk you through what to expect and how they they can support you through it. Whether ...
The saying ‘no two days are the same’ could not apply more to general practice, in fact no two half days are the same! I work as a GP partner in a suburban practice with 15,000 patients 2 days a week.
Prostate cancer starts in the cells of the prostate. The prostate is a small gland that is just below the bladder and in front of the rectum (back passage). Prostate cancer is a common cancer. In the ...
We offer a variety of different support and information services across Greater London. From visiting your local centre to getting advice on your finances, discover what Macmillan services are ...
Ivosidenib (Tibsovo ®) is a type of targeted therapy drug called a cancer growth inhibitor. Azacitidine is a chemotherapy drug. Ivosidenib and azacitidine treatment is used to treat acute myeloid ...
Cervical screening is for anyone who has a cervix. It is important to have, even if you have had the HPV vaccination. The vaccination protects against the most common types of high-risk HPV that cause ...
Alexandra Taylor is senior medical editor at Macmillan for information about gynaecological cancers. She did her medical training at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and then at Guy’s Hospital, London.
You can hold your Coffee Morning however you like, so start by deciding where you want to host. It could be at home, in your workplace, school or a local community venue, whatever suits you best. Next ...