National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Day is on the 16th March. The occasion shines a spotlight on the dedication, expertise and care that cancer nurses bring to supporting patients across the UK each and every day.
From the moment of diagnosis and throughout treatment and recovery, Clinical Nurse Specialists are there to provide information, support and a familiar, trusted point of contact. Their knowledge, compassion and dedication help people feel less alone as they navigate life with cancer. They provide expert care, help coordinate personalised treatment and support, while also recognising the challenges that can come with a cancer diagnosis.
“My nurse was amazing with rearranging appointments and keeping me up to date. I never got lost in the system. Having one point of call was very reassuring.”
Community member, Head and neck cancer forum
Ask an Expert
Within the Online Community, you can contact a Macmillan professional through our Ask an Expert forum. Our experienced Cancer Information Nurse Specialists are there to help answer questions about cancer treatments, side effects and other medical concerns you may have.
You can also connect with our Information and Support Advisers, who are here to help with the emotional, practical and financial impacts of cancer. The forum is open Monday to Friday, and once you’ve posted your question, a qualified Macmillan professional will respond within 1 to 3 working days.
“I appreciate your reply. It's nice to know someone is out there! Family and friends are supportive, but I don't want to put the burden on them…It's nice to have the option of ringing the Macmillan line." "Many thanks for providing such a supportive service.”
Community member, Ask a Nurse
Did you know: Our Ask an expert forum had over 2,000 questions answered in 2025, with over 1,100 of these specifically for our Ask a Nurse team.
Macmillan Support Line
If you’d prefer to speak to someone directly, you can also contact the Macmillan Support Line. Our teams are there to listen and support you, whether you’re looking for advice about cancer, help with practical concerns, emotional support, or simply someone to talk things through with.
The Support Line is available 7 days a week, from 8am to 8pm, on freephone 0808 808 00 00. If you’d rather get in touch online, you can also speak to the team through live webchat.
“You’ll find that the breast cancer nurses are amazing and will give you all the information and, more importantly, the support when making what are life changing decisions.”
Community member, Breast cancer forum
Do you know an incredible Macmillan nurse who has made a difference?
Whether they supported you directly through your cancer treatment, guided you on the Macmillan Support Line, or offered reassurance through the Community’s Ask a Nurse forum, we’d love to hear about them.
Share by commenting below and tell us what made them stand out. Your words help celebrate the compassion, expertise, and dedication that Macmillan nurses bring to every person they support.
