July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate disabled people, challenge stigma and recognise the diversity of disabled experiences. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge that for many people affected by cancer, the impact of cancer does not end when treatment finishes.
For some people, cancer can lead to a disability or long-term health condition. Others may have been disabled before their cancer diagnosis and find that cancer adds new challenges to navigate.
While some people recover from treatment and can regain much of their abilities as before, others continue to experience long-term or permanent effects of cancer and its treatment. These can include fatigue, pain, mobility issues, cognitive changes, sensory impairments and other physical or emotional impacts that affect daily life.
At Macmillan we have a range of resources to support you if you are living with a disability and affected by cancer.
The Online Community is a place where you can connect with people who understand that cancer can continue to affect your life long after treatment has finished.
Within the Online Community, you can:
The following areas of the community are great places to go if you are looking for practical advice, emotional support or simply a space where others understand what you are experiencing.
Don't forget you’re always welcome to call the Macmillan Support Line to get support from our specialist teams. They are there to help every day from 8am to 8pm on freephone 0808 808 00 00. You can also start a live webchat during the opening hours.
You can learn more about Disability Pride Month here: Disability Pride Month | Disability charity Scope UK.
