Shield your skin this summer!!! Hello everyone, hope you’re well and enjoying the warm weather! As summer approaches, many are confident that our dark skin will give some natural protection against the bright rays. However, protecting yourself with sunscreen, is essential to prevent skin cancer. Check the products below to help you enjoy the sunny...
Becoming a blood donor Giving blood is the most rewarding thing that you can do in your life, to save another person’s life. Yet, blood donations are becoming an urgent priority across the BAME community. To get the best treatment, patients need blood that is closely matched to their own. This is most likely to...
How common is cancer among the BAME population? Cancer is common in black, Asian and ethnic minority communities and there are certain types of cancer that make you more at risk. One in four black men is at a higher risk of getting prostate cancer. The risk of black women having breast cancer is also higher...
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...
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...
