• Stress Awareness Month

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    Stress Awareness Month

    Stress is something many of us deal with on a daily basis, but in the current times, feelings of stress may be higher than usual. With all of the change and uncertainty at the moment it is natural to feel overwhelmed, or more stressed than usual. April is Stress Awareness Month, and in this blog, Editorial Assistant Molly suggests some ways to cope with stress at this time.

    Try to stick to a daily routine
    At the moment…

  • Travel and cancer - What to know before you go

    It's summer, and everyone loves going on holiday. A holiday can improve your mood, make you feel relaxed and allow you to spend quality time with your family and friends. This can be especially important if you have cancer. 

    There’s a lot for anyone to think about and plan before a holiday. There can often be more if you have cancer. In this blog, information development nurse Richard runs through a few last-minute…

  • 5 tips for pet care during cancer treatment

    On International Cat Day 2022, many of us will celebrate our feline friends and what they mean to us, writes Deborah Ross, our Cancer Information Development Nurse. As a nation, we love cats, as we do all our pets. Whether they’re four-legged, furry, winged or scaly, pets are important members of our family.  Their companionship, comfort and unconditional love brighten our days and give us a sense of purpose. Studies…
  • Deaf Awareness Week: providing information and support for the Deaf community

    This week is Deaf Awareness Week, a time to celebrate identities and support the Deaf community. This year’s theme is all about communication and about helping people understand the unique challenges faced by the Deaf community when accessing communication.

    At Macmillan, we are committed to providing accessible and inclusive information and support and we believe that everyone should have access to the right information…

  • Head and Neck Cancer Awareness - Clearing up confusions

    This week is European Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. But let’s be honest, it’s not the most high-profile event on the calendar. Head and neck cancers can be kind of hard to understand - the definitions aren’t simple, the cancers themselves are rare, and even imagining where they are can be difficult. Most people can picture where the lungs are, but can you point to your nasopharynx? How do you even pronounce “otolaryngology…