As part of our activity for Black History Month, we hear from Leanne Pero, award-winning breast cancer survivor and community activist on a mission to empower people of colour through their cancer diagnosis. Read on to find out about Leanne’s personal cancer story, her mission to address the gaps in cancer care, and how Macmillan is supporting the Black Women Rising project.

Leanne Pero was just 30 years old when…

November is lung cancer awareness month. With around 43,500 people diagnosed each year, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the UK. It’s important that, together, we spread awareness of lung cancer to get this number down. 

In this blog, our info team intern Roos talks you through some of the key facts about lung cancer, how to spot it, how it is treated, and where you can find more information.

A few…

This week we have a guest post from Diane, whose story is included in our ovarian cancer booklet. She shares thoughts about her diagnosis and the support she received, as well as what she’s up to now to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.

Being diagnosed
I went to hospital in April 2010. The symptoms I had were: the whole of my right leg was swollen to about three times its normal size, I was losing weight, had lost…

Most people have heard of lung cancer but may not know that there are different types. Did you know there are plans in the UK to introduce a screening programme for people at a high risk of developing lung cancer?

To mark World Diabetes Day, Content Developer Azmina explains how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help you cope with difficult emotions when you have diabetes and cancer.

World Diabetes Day is held on 14 November every year, which was the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who co-discovered insulin. The aim is to raise awareness of diabetes throughout the world and help people to understand the impact of the condition…