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The following information is at hand to help you adjust and cope with a cancer diagnosis.
Talking about cancer can be hard for the cancer patient and for everyone around them.
Our #LetsSpeakCancer campaign addresses the discomfort we often feel in talking about cancer. Read and download our Let’s Speak Cancer Guide for some practical tips to help you tackle the tricky conversations – whether it’s with your family, friends or your boss.
Our team of dedicated cancer nurses is available to members for one-to-one help and support. Check out our live chats below for some of your FAQs about chemotherapy, prostate cancer and bowel cancer.
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We explore the symptoms of testicular cancer to look out for, how it’s diagnosed and the treatment involved.
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Are you aware of the damage the sun can cause us if we don’t take precautions? We take a look at our top 5 sun myths.
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We know that some of things people say – despite the best of intentions – can be difficult, upsetting or just plain annoying to someone going through cancer. But that there are also times when someone gets it just right and the things they say are really helpful...
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Receiving the news that your cancer is terminal is devastating. Evelyn Wallace, Clinical Manager of AXA Health's Cancer Care team, shares some practical tips to help you cope with your diagnosis.
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Being diagnosed with cancer can be a very daunting and difficult time. AXA Health's Cancer Care team examine some common myths to help you separate the facts from the fiction.
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Cancer Care Clinical Manager, nurse Evelyn Wallace, and her team of Dedicated Cancer Nurses at AXA Health explain the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
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Simple ways to give British food a Med-style twist...
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A spell of sunlight is good for your physical and mental health, but it's important to protect your skin. Here, we outline some of the risks of sun damage to your skin and share some simple steps to help you stay safe.
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We’ve compiled some of the important “things you need to know” about lymphoma that may help answer some of your questions.
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If all eligible women attended cervical screening regularly, 99.8% of cervical cancer deaths could be prevented. Here's why you should get tested.
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Cervical smears (now referred to as cervical screening tests) are offered to women in order to detect changes to the cervical cells that could potentially lead on to cancer.
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Malignant melanoma is a very serious and aggressive form of skin cancer, however, spotting the signs early can significantly increase the likelihood of a cure by simply removing it.
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Telling people that you have cancer can be a daunting part of the process, but it’s the perfect opportunity to reach out for the help and support you need.
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One in 20 cancers could be prevented by eating a balanced diet, according to Cancer Research UK. But deciphering how what you eat affects your chances of developing cancer can be really confusing – it’s hard to know if the research is reliable, some foods are good in one way but bad in another, and there always seems to be a new superfood cure.
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The most common mouth cancer symptoms are a sore that won’t heal or prolonged pain and discomfort in the mouth...
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Smoking’s bad for your health, but exactly how does quitting make life better? Here are 10 ways your health will improve when you stop smoking.
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Empower yourself! 10 tips to put you in control of cancer...
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The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer for women is 1 in 8...find out more information about breast cancer symptoms and signs from AXA Health.
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Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35 in the UK, but the good news is that 99.8% of cases are preventable. Registered nurse Sarah Brown picks out some key facts and frequently asked questions about cervical cancer you need to know.
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Our experts answer your questions about bowel cancer, colon cancer and rectal cancer
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There do not appear to be any interactions between Decapeptyl SR and turmeric...
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The most common mouth cancer symptoms are a sore that won’t heal or prolonged pain and discomfort in the mouth...
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