Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event that brings with it a whirlwind of emotions, challenges, and uncertainties. Among the many concerns faced by individuals confronting cancer is…
Cancer is a complex and formidable disease that affects millions of lives worldwide. While medical advancements have revolutionized cancer treatment, the importance of diet in supporting patients during their battle…
These two words can bring about an array of emotions to our clients and families. Bloomhill Cancer nurse’s have many conversations with our clients who have been referred to Palliative…
A cancer diagnosis is one of the most terrifying and devastating news a person might receive. There is often a sense of foreboding and loss of control over one’s life…
There are four main classes of tissue in your body; muscle tissue, nervous tissue, epithelial tissue (your skin and lining to intestinal tract and lungs) and connective tissue. Your bones…
For those who have completed treatment and are living into Survivorship you know that the post treatment phase comes with its own set of challenges. One of these is the…
What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue that extends like a hammock from the pubic bone to tail…
A sore or dry mouth and throat is common during treatment and after many cancer treatments. The sensitivity of damaged or dry lips or mouth lining can make everyday activities…
Guest Contributor: Mia Harris, Sex Therapist at Bloomhill Cancer Care Cancer and its treatments may cause significant changes in people’s sexuality. This encompasses sexual desire, the experience of pleasure in…
Fear of cancer recurrence is the fear or worry that cancer could progress or return in the same place, or spread to another part of the body. It is very…