The experience of cancer has been compared to a boat lost at sea in a storm. While the waters rage around you, a lifeboat races to your rescue in the form of health professionals and a structured treatment plan. Slowly, the health professionals tow you closer and closer to the shore where your friends and family stand waving and awaiting your return. You’re almost home! And then they stop. The lifeboat is gone. Your boat…
The first Macmillan Coffee Morning was held 32 years ago, back in 1990. It was simple concept: to gather people together to share a coffee, and donate the cost of their cup to Macmillan Cancer Support. It was a hit, and the next year we tried it again – this time on a national level. Since then, Coffee Morning has grown and changed, and altogether it has raised over £290 million for Macmillan Cancer Support.…
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day has been observed every year since 1992 to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. In today's blog, quality and evaluation officer Rachael writes about disability and cancer, and how accessible information can make a big difference.
What is a disability?
In the UK, the definition of a disabled person is ‘someone who has a physical…
Today, 14th February, is Valentine’s Day and the shops are filled with red roses, romantic cards and cuddly toys. If your loved one has died from cancer, these may all be painful reminders of your loss.
In this blog, Content Developer Azmina suggests possible ways of coping on Valentine’s Day if you
have lost a loved one or partner.
No matter how much time has passed since your bereavement, special dates can…
This week is National Storytelling Week. In this blog, information materials researcher Sue reflects on the importance of storytelling, especially during a difficult time.
Writing about your experience of cancer can be cathartic; reading about someone else’s experience can help you reflect on your own experience, make sense of challenging times, and realise that your reactions and feelings are normal, and shared by others…
