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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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Cancer
6 Tips to help you talk about cancer
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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Skin cancer causes and risks
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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How do I tell people I have cancer?
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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Top cancer fighting foods
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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Turmeric supplement and prostate cancer
There do not appear to be any interactions between Decapeptyl SR and turmeric...
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Why is cervical screening important?
If all eligible women attended cervical screening regularly, 83% of cervical cancer deaths could be prevented. Here's why you should get tested.
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Med-style healthy eating in a cold climate
Simple ways to give British food a Med-style twist...
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Private smear test
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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Coping with a terminal cancer diagnosis
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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5 cancer myths busted
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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Prostate health and prostate cancer
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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Sun damage: the risks and how to protect yourself
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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Understanding lymphoma
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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What are the symptoms of mouth cancer?
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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Bowel cancer symptoms and signs
Our experts answer your questions about bowel cancer, colon cancer and rectal cancer
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10 health benefits of stopping smoking
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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10 tips to put you in control of cancer
Empower yourself! 10 tips to put you in control of cancer...
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Psychology of cancer – the emotional spectrum of remission
Cancer can have lasting psychological effects beyond treatment and remission.
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Breast cancer symptoms and signs
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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The facts about cervical cancer
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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Cancer
Turmeric supplement and prostate cancer
There do not appear to be any interactions between Decapeptyl SR and turmeric...
Read moreCancer
What are the symptoms of mouth cancer?
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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