These news items are generated and published by Macmillan's Online Community Team. In this section you’ll find some posts written by the Online Community team in partnership with our Cancer Information Development team. We also feature personal stories from our members.
It’s November, which also means it’s Movember – that time of the year when gents all over the world commit to growing luxurious and stylish upper lip ‘jackets’ (or ‘moustaches’) to raise awareness and funds for various men’s health issues.
We’re lucky enough this month to have Rob, one of our wonderful Online Community members, share his experience with prostate cancer,…
"Shine on, you crazy diamond!"
November's Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and to recognise this Cheryl, one of our Online Community members, is sharing her experience with the cancer, which her dad, Derek, sadly passed away with earlier this year.
On February 26th, 2018 my lovely dad, Derek, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer – non-small cell lung cancer with metastasis to his ribs, lungs, lymph nodes…
Phil, 34, works as a Welfare Rights Adviser on the Macmillan Support Line. The team provide information on the benefits and grants people affected by cancer might be eligible to claim.
I have been working on the Macmillan Support Line as a Welfare Rights Adviser for 4 and a half years now. Prior to this role I was a face to face adviser for a local authority and also worked as an immigration caseworker for a legal advice…
