There are many types of cancer, some of which we hear frequently, while other rare types are not publicised as often. Soft tissue sarcomas are a group of rare cancers affecting the tissues that connect, support and surround other body structures and organs. July is Sarcoma Awareness Month and we want to help provide knowledge...

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month and we at Cancer Education UK are here to provide support to patients and families on their cancer journey. We have an understanding and insight into those touched by cancer as well as being able to listen, help and try and answer any question you may have. We have a...

My biggest cancer-related fear at the start of this pandemic was that the intense fear that was being forced on to the population would lead to countless people being so terrified that they would not seek medical help for other conditions, including getting symptoms of cancer checked. Whether it be through fear or simply not...

Our health is the most valuable asset we have, yet many of us ignore signs and symptoms that could indicate something isn’t quite right. Cancer can present with lots of different signs and symptoms; some may seem insignificant like persistent headaches, or some might be more abnormal like rectal bleeding. Sometimes, cancer has no obvious...

There is no easy way to receive a cancer diagnosis. It can be overwhelming, scary and may bring up emotions you are not used to feeling. Regardless of whether you are the person receiving the diagnosis or the loved one of someone with cancer, processing and managing your emotions towards cancer can be challenging. Shock...

Mary Oladele has a powerful vision, to raise awareness about cancer within the Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugees (BAMER) communities, aiming to encourage individuals to talk more openly about cancer, instead of it being an illness to be ashamed of. Mary discusses her personal inspiration behind creating Cancer Education UK. ‘After experiencing first-hand how...