Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • Coping at the end of life

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    In our latest blog, our editor Imogen looks at ways of coping at the end of life and where to find support and information.

    Christmas can be a time of love, support and celebration with family and friends. But this expectation can make it a difficult time of year, especially if you are nearing the end of life.My wife and I have been able to communicate about it. We have to be able to talk about death, dying and cancer and what it means for her future. I just want to know that she will be ok and be supported.

    Whether you’ve just been told that the end of life is near or you’ve known for a while, it can be…

  • Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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    March is prostate cancer awareness month. This is a great opportunity for cancer charities, hospitals, health information providers and support organisations to raise the profile of the most common cancer in men. 

    Here, nurse Richard takes a quick look at some of the key points – but there's loads more to read on our website.

    Basic facts

    Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men in the UK, with…

  • Finding travel insurance when you're living with cancer

    Whatever your reason for travelling abroad after a cancer diagnosis, it’s important to consider getting travel insurance. It can cover your luggage and personal belongings, cancellation, and curtailment.
  • Cancer genetics – Helping people understand and manage their risk

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    Only 5 to 10% of cancers are thought to be linked to inherited genes. But if there are several people who’ve had cancer in your family, you may be concerned about your own risk. If you’ve had cancer yourself, you may worry about your relatives’ risk.

    In this blog, we’ll tell you a bit about cancer genetics, and offer you some resources that can help you understand more about your cancer risk.

  • Movember – do you know what it’s for?

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    (Our very own Graham from Cancer Information Development is second from the left - and we think he's winning!)

    As the first of December approaches, there is much to look forward to with the start of many festive celebrations. But for many, namely the partners of Movember participants, it means the much-anticipated day their partners’ Movember moustaches can be finally shaved off!

    Whether it be handlebar,…