recent nurse blogs

Great news . . . possibly? The UK government is now considering allowing 'top-ups' within the NHS. But is it really that simple?

We held our second webchat with nurses today about lifestyle when living with cancer.  Please give us your feedback if you were there.  We would really like to read your comments.

These are the top tips that came out of the discussion:

1. Relaxation

2.  Exercise - or at least get out in the fresh air and be as active as you can.

Many of you, I'm sure, know about the new vaccine that is being given to young girls to help prevent the human papilloma virus (HPV). This virus is a major cause of cervical cancer, and is also linked to other cancers including some head and neck cancers, anal cancer and penile cancer.

When a close friend of mine became very unwell, I was surprised to find that I just didn't know what to say.  As a nurse caring for people with cancer, I didn't expect to feel lost for words when I was faced with a similar situation in my personal life.  I foun

As some of you will be aware, two of our nurses were available in a chat room today to faciliate a webchat about family reactions to cancer.  Please feedback any comments or suggestions you would like to make about this here - we want to hear the good and the bad. 

It would also be helpful to know if you have any ideas for topics on future webchats.

Have you wondered why every year in October shops start to sell all sorts of pink items and you see people wearing pink ribbons? It's all to do with Breast Awareness Month but what's it all about?

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) was introduced as a worldwide campaign in 1993 by Evelyn Lauder. One aim of the campaign was to increase awareness of breast cancer.

One of the most common feelings people have when they’re living with cancer is a sense of loneliness - the feeling that they have to deal with it on their own.

Do you, or someone you know, have a low-grade glioma?  A free information day for the benefit of patients, carers, friends and families living with low-grade gliomas is being held soon.  They also welcome health professionals.

When:  Friday 21st November 2008.

Where:  Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.

Just to let you know - Children's Hospice Week is from 20-27th September. Events run throughout the week to raise awareness of children's hospice services across the UK and fundraise for them.

You may have heard in the media this week that the cervical cancer immunisation scheme is starting across the UK.  The vaccine will be available for girls between 12 -13 years initially and there will also be a 'catch up' campaign for those up to the age of 18.