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When you’re getting ready to have a baby, there is a lot written about The Hospital Bag – and what you should pack for you and the baby. Mostly the focus is on what you need for the baby and...

Did you watch the London marathon last weekend and think “hmm, I might fancy doing that”? If so, hats off to you – running a marathon is no easy feat. Dedication to your training schedule and personal commitment to the...

Have you heard sick people talking about 'spoons' and wonder what they were referring to? The term 'spoons'  was coined by Christine Miserandino in 2003 in her concept The Spoon Theory, during which she uses spoons to explain the fatigue...

Many cancer patients are warned of side effects such as sickness and hairloss, but very rarely are they told how many chemo drugs can affect their skin, nails and lips. Chemotherapy is very harsh on all cells - including your...

Not all gifts are welcome everywhere.It has long been the tradition, that if a relative or friend gets poorly and has to stay in hospital you might send a fab bunch of flowers or one of those superb fruit baskets...

I am now blogging for Huffington Post. Here is my first post. A breast cancer diagnosis is obviously devastating at any age. Forget chemo-induced puking and hairloss, the issues facing younger women going through cancer treatment go much deeper, but...

A cancer patient has designed a badge for follow cancer patients based on the 'baby on board' badges used by expecting mums to make it easier for fellow cancer patients to get a seat on busy tube services. James McNaught...

I loved seeing photos and hearing tales of others’ pets who helped them through their illnesses when I introduced Noodle on Facebook. It made me realise how important our little furry friends are to us and how much they can...

After we posted a picture of Anikka’s gorgeous dog, Noodle, it got us thinking about the amazing bond between humans and animals and the part they play in our lives. In some households, pets play an important role in the...