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Expert Advice
Helpful insights and advice from the cancer community
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Coping with stress | 7 ways a stress ball can help
Stress balls are squishy balls that you squeeze in the palm of your hand or with your fingers, to either help relieve stress and muscle...
CancerPal
May 20, 20215 min read


Wellbeing | Mindful Colouring
Jen from Danger Doodles explains the benefits of mindful colouring in.
Danger Doodles | Doodles for positive mental health
May 7, 20213 min read

Wellbeing | Mindfulness
Tom provides us with an insight into how mindfulness can help if you are affected by cancer
Tom Dyer | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Coach
Apr 21, 20212 min read


Nausea Remedies – Hints and tips for managing nausea
Suggestions that have been recommended to help ease cancer related nausea.
CancerPal
Apr 15, 202110 min read


Nausea Remedies - Eating with chemo nausea
Alyx shares tips on how to maintain vital nutrition when experiencing chemo nausea.
Alyx Stewart | Centre for Cancer Nutrition
Apr 14, 20211 min read


Nausea Remedies - Breathing to relieve nausea
Oliver James demonstrates the Magical 2:1 breathing technique.
Oliver James | Breathwork Coach
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Nausea Remedies - Acupressure
We take a look at whether acupressure can help to ease cancer related nausea.
CancerPal
Apr 8, 20214 min read


Nausea Remedies - Mint
We take a look at whether mint can help to relieve cancer related nausea.
CancerPal
Apr 5, 20215 min read


Nausea Remedies - Ginger
We take a look at whether ginger can help to ease cancer related nausea.
CancerPal
Mar 19, 20214 min read


Nausea Remedies - Chicken Suit Soup for nausea
This versatile chicken soup recipe can help you get valuable nutrition on board.
Alyx Stewart | Centre for Cancer Nutrition
Mar 14, 20212 min read


Patient Story | Coming Through Breast Cancer
Lucy gives us the lowdown on chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer
CancerPal
Feb 22, 20215 min read


Guest Blog | From Me to You
Ever thought about writing a letter to a loved one going through cancer?
From Me to You
Nov 13, 20203 min read


Chemo toenails
Lauren shows us how to cover up a lost toenail using falsies.
Lauren Nicole
Nov 12, 20202 min read


CancerPal on BBC Radio Kent
Our founding director, Jo Riley is interviewed by Steve Ladner about why she set up CancerPal.
CancerPal
Oct 21, 20201 min read


Kris's 8 Tips for Easing Cancer Side Effects
Kris tells us some of her cancer side effects as well as ways to ease them.
Kristine Chadwick
Oct 9, 20204 min read


Guest Blog | The Personalised Breast Cancer App
OWise is a personalised cancer support app to help patients regain control.
CancerPal
Sep 25, 20205 min read


Guest Blog | Telling Children a Loved One Has Cancer
Supporting a child as they, or a loved one, receives a cancer diagnosis.
Voyage of Hope Therapy Services
Sep 11, 20206 min read


Guest Blog | What It's Like To Have a Child Diagnosed With Cancer
Jessica gives us a tiny glimpse into the world of childhood cancer.
Jessica Martinez
Sep 4, 20203 min read


Do I Really Need To Wear a Face Mask?
We look into the evidence around the benefits of wearing a face mask.
CancerPal
Jul 31, 20206 min read


Guest Blog | Supporting a Loved One
Steve gives us a glimpse into what it's like supporting a loved one with terminal cancer.
Steve Bland
Jul 10, 20205 min read


Evonail Update
Wondering why you can’t find Evonail in stock anywhere?
CancerPal
May 22, 20202 min read
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