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'Cognitive behavioural therapy worked for me' Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosisLeonie Martin has relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS).She resigned from her job in management seven years ago after a series of relapses and cognitive problems left her unable to carry out her role.She explains how she learnt to manage her symptoms. "When I was diagnosed with MS I tried to ignore it. I had a busy, hectic lifestyle
'I consider myself very lucky' Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosisSara was 22 when she was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). "It all started when Iwas in my final year of university. I was travelling home from a job interview when somebody stole my purse. It was very upsetting. "Then I woke thenext day and couldnt see properly. My vision was blurry in my left eye, and I couldnt see
Causes of mucositis Mucositis
MucositisMucositis is usually a side effect of cancer treatment. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are very effective treatments for killing cancer cells, butcan also damage healthy cells, particularly cells in your mucous membrane, which are more vulnerable to damage. The mucous membrane is the soft layer of tissue lining
Living with Oral cancer
Oral cancerHaving mouth cancer doesn't necessarily mean you'll have to give up work. However, you may need quite a lot of time off, and you may not be able towork in the same way you did before treatment. If you have cancer, you're covered by the Disability Discrimination Act. This means your employer isn't allowed to discriminate against you because of your
When to see your pharmacist, dentist or GP Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcersMouth ulcers can be painful, which can make it uncomfortable to eat, drink or brush your teeth. It's usuallysafe to treat mouth ulcers at home. See your GPor dentist if: your mouth ulcer has lasted three weeks you keep getting mouth ulcers your mouth ulcer becomes more painful or redthis could be a sign of a bacterial infection, which
Introduction Plasma cell myeloma
Plasma cell myelomaMultiple myeloma, also known asm yeloma, is a type of bone marrow cancer. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue found atthe centre of somebones. It produces the body's blood cells. Multiple myelomaaffects the plasma cells (a type of blood cell) inside the bone marrow. Myeloma does notusually take the form ofa lump or tumour. Instead, the myeloma
Causes of multiple myeloma Plasma cell myeloma
Plasma cell myelomaIn multiple myeloma, cells inside the bone marrow called plasma cells become cancerous. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue found at the centre of some bones. It produces the body's blood cells. Plasma cells are normally produced ina controlled way. In cases of multiple myeloma, large numbers of abnormal plasma cells are produced. These fill up
Risks of mobile phone use Mobile phone safety
Mobile phone safetyResearch suggests it's unlikely thatmobile phones or base stations increase the risk of health problems. There's still some uncertainty about the potential for risks from long-term use over decades, and research on this is ongoing. Some of the main safety concerns associated with radio waves and mobile phone use are discussed below. Using a
Complications of mumps Mumps
MumpsThere are several problems that often occur with mumps. These can be worrying, but they're rarely serious andusually improve as the infection passes. Common complications Swollen testicle Pain and swelling of the testicle (orchitis) affects one infour males who get mumps after puberty.The swelling is usually sudden and affects only one
Causes Oral cancer
Oral cancerThe two leading causes of mouth cancer in the UK are tobacco and alcohol . Both tobacco and alcohol arecarcinogenic, which means they contain chemicals that can damage the DNA in cells and lead to Predictive genetic test for cancer risk genes . The risk of mouth cancer increases significantly in people who smoke and drink heavily. Some