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Jul 18

CANDU is bringing the ‘Wonderbox’ to Maggie’s

By Julie Wardrope, Chairperson CANDU CANDU (www.cancerdundee.org) are a team of cancer patients and survivors, based in Dundee, who work with others e.g. NHS Tayside, Macmillan Cancer Support, Tayside Cancer Support, The Scottish Health Council, The SCPN and Maggie’s Dundee, to promote existing support services, identify ...

May 17

Cancer survivorship – living with and beyond cancer

Cancer survivorship is a term we are all becoming more familiar with and in its widest sense includes the time from a cancer diagnosis being made to death. It is thought there may be currently around 14.8m cancer survivors in Europe (about 2% of the population)[1]; more than 15.5m cancer survivors in the US (roughly […]

May 17

‘Health champions’ introduced at the State Hospital

By Karen Burnett and Tracy Hillan, Health Champions, The State Hospitaland Many patients with serious mental health conditions, such as bi-polar, psychosis and schizophrenia die of the same conditions as the general population. Rates of overweight/obesity have risen nationally over the last 20 years with approximately 65% of ...

May 17

To prevent cancer we need to have an IMPACT on Mental Health

By John Watson, Deputy Chief Executive, ASH Scotland The Scottish Government’s target of being tobacco-free in 2034 would prevent a large proportion of cancers from ever happening. So it is unfortunate that, as things stand, it will not be achieved. Continuing the current rate of progress would leave us with a smoking ...

May 17

Getting Active after a Cancer Diagnosis – international action

Cancer Council Western Australia’s Life Now Exercise Program The Life Now Exercise Program provides people previously treated for cancer an opportunity to participate in a group exercise program supported by a health professional, to build strength, improve fitness, reduce fatigue and improve overall quality of life. This ...

May 17

Eating well when you have cancer

After a cancer diagnosis there can be many changes in appetite, taste, ability to swallow, presence of nausea and tiredness all of which can impact on food preferences. Diet needs can change throughout treatment phases from what is required post-surgery, during radio, chemo and hormone therapy. Defining what is healthy at different ...

May 17

Keep on moving

by Jane Porteous, Enhanced Recovery Nurse, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Royal Alexandra Hospital Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a programme that aims to get patients back to their normal health as quickly as possible after surgery. In the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley we have been running an ERAS programme for ...

May 17

Walking the Walk – after breast cancer

In February 2016, 43 year old Di Winstone from Porthlethen, in Aberdeenshire was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and finally radiotherapy, finishing her treatment at the end of October. Incredibly, just six weeks later, Di signed up for the 26.2 mile Full Moon challenge at The MoonWalk ...

May 17

Evidence surrounding cancer survivorship

by Debbie Provan RD Debbie Provan is Regional TCAT Lead (WoSCAN) & National Macmillan AHP Lead for Cancer Rehabilitation. As a registered dietitian Debbie has a keen interest in the role of diet and other lifestyle factors in cancer prevention and treatment. Debbie sits on a variety of groups and Boards relating to nutrition ...

May 17

Nutrition Advice for Cancer Patients

by Peter Rainey and Elspeth Banks, SCPN Patient Representatives Barely a week passes without a news item or press article on the subject of diet and its relationship with disease. The dangers of tobacco are well established, but there is now growing evidence that eating well, moderating alcohol consumption and physical activity can ...

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