Health and Wellbeing

This new report from the World Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) shows that children exposed to junk food marketing are more likely to be overweight. This in turn increases their chances of being overweight into adulthood and of developing a…Read More

Lucy Constable

on 23rd January

Diabetes is a condition which affects almost 3.7 million people in the UK. Diabetes can be a risk factor for pancreatic cancer or a symptom of the disease. Today on World Diabetes Day, we look at what diabetes is, the…Read More

Ali

on 14th November

New research from UCL School of Pharmacy revealed amongst 25-34 year olds, 51% would feel comfortable talking to their community pharmacist when experiencing symptoms of cancer, “if IT systems could enhance their case finding and clinical judgements.” In the report,…Read More

Kirstin Rawlings

on 24th July

This week Cancer Research UK warned that obesity now causes more cases of some cancers (bowel, kidney, ovarian and liver cancer) than cigarettes. Whilst smoking rates are decreasing, obesity rates are seen to be increasing. Cancer Research UK revealed the…Read More

Kirstin Rawlings

on 4th July

NEW UPDATE (17th May) Mylan have confirmed today (17th May) that there has been a delay with dispatch from Germany in the delivery of Creon 25k. The delivery is now anticipated to be available for patients from the 23rd May…Read More

Lucy Constable

on 10th May

When a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, there’s always a lot to think about, from how to make them comfortable to how best to take care of them once they can no longer take care of themselves.…Read More

Nicolas Ramsey

on 12th April

...and you should be too! In order to aid early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, or any cancer, it is important that people feel comfortable talking about their symptoms with a healthcare professional. However, according to our recent survey people are…Read More

Lucy Constable

on 1st April

Just when we thought the sun was settling into regular blue skies, the rain clouds have decided to make an unwelcome come-back. So we've decided to share our very own, high calorie, curry recipe to warm you up until Spring…Read More

Lucy Constable

on 20th March

Creon 40,000 will not be available from June 2019 If you have been prescribed Creon, we would like to inform you that Mylan the marketing authorisation holder for Creon, has decided to voluntarily discontinue the manufacture and distribution of Creon…Read More

Lucy Constable

on 25th February

Finding Peace with Cancer Through Self-Care and Spiritual Wellness Maintaining quality of life is a very real struggle for many cancer patients, and often seems elusive in the face of debilitating symptoms. Fortunately, incorporating self-care strategies and promoting spiritual wellness…Read More

Nicolas Ramsey

on 7th January