NEWS & TIPS

Reduced opening hours or closed!
At Christmas one task you really need to do is PLAN AHEAD FOR REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS. Some local pharmacies may be offering reduced opening hours over the

Have a Good Laugh
There has not been a lot to laugh about in 2020. With Covid-19 restrictions being eased people are now busy Christmas shopping and meeting up

It’s December
December marks Summer, Christmas celebrations and a time to reflect. It’s a time for cancer patients to be extra diligent. With Covid-19 restrictions being eased family

Staying hydrated
Have your water bottle with you at all times, before, during and after chemotherapy treatment. You may not feel well for the first few days but

Spring Allergies
Asthma and hay fever sufferers have faced challenges with the COVID-19 outbreak. Now add to that Spring and the risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma that can

Halloween
When you are a cancer patient every day can feel scary like Halloween. We hope this Halloween you have a good day. We have a

That Dreaded Diarrhoea
Some cancer patients suffer constipation but for others their treatment often involves the opposite, diarrhoea. This can result in a sore and tender butt. At the

Keep a Temperature Record
It’s important in these Covid-19 times to avoid being in public, social distance and wear a mask. One of the most common ways that cancer patients

Give your Hands some Extra Love
Keeping your skin moist using a moisturiser helps to stop your skin losing water and creates a protective layer. Caring for your skin is especially

Depression, Anxiety and Fear
Feelings of depression, anxiety and fear can strike at any time and are very common and normal responses to a cancer diagnosis. In these Covid-19 times

Spring
Spring is finally here and hopefully the start of some beautiful weather. Not so good if we are still in lockdown but hopefully restrictions will

Feeling Cold during Treatment
Cancer patients often say they get cold during treatment so it helps to cuddle up with a blanket throw. Be sure to check if warm

Feeling tired and lack of energy
Covid-19, lockdown and life in general can make the fittest of us feel our batteries have gone flat especially the health care workers who must be

A Clean Reusable Cup is a Must
No barista likes a less-than-clean reusable cup. It’s important that your reusable cup is simple to rinse out. You also don’t want to increase any

About the Butt
While undergoing aggressive chemotherapy treatments some chemo drugs, pain medicines and anti-nausea drugs can cause constipation or diarrhoea. “Nappy rash” is something that no one talks