March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and today’s blog is from an extremely inspirational man called Nigel. He has kindly agreed to share his experience of being diagnosed with prostate cancer to help us raise awareness and inspire others.
My journey started in May 2004 when I was told I had ‘inoperable, incurable, locally-advanced prostate cancer’ and that I would receive an appointment with the oncologist…
Many people experience eating problems during and after treatment for cancer. There are lots of reasons for this. It may be because of the cancer itself, or due to side effects of different treatments.
If you have any problems with your diet, you can ask your cancer doctor to refer you to a dietitian. Qualified dietitians are experts in assessing the food needs of people who are ill. They can review your diet and take…
September is thyroid cancer awareness month and, before the calendar ticks over to October, we wanted to share some key facts about thyroid cancer and suggest some places for more information and support.
What are the key facts about thyroid cancer?
Thyroid cancer is an uncommon cancer. Around 2,700 people are diagnosed each year in the UK. Women are more likely to get thyroid cancer than men.
There are different types…
At 16, Megan, from Greenock, was doing all the things a regular 16-year old does; attending school, going out at weekends with friends and excitedly getting ready for her prom. That was until she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Today is World Lymphoma Awareness Day and in this blog, written by editor Steven, we’re taking the opportunity to share more about lymphoma and Megan’s story.
What is lymphoma…
This week (1st to 7th June) is National Volunteers’ Week. In this blog editorial assistant Eilís pays tribute to our brilliant volunteers.
Volunteers are essential to the work that Macmillan does. Whilst we have almost 2,000 paid members of staff, we have roughly 20,000 volunteers!
Volunteering at Macmillan
Each volunteer makes a meaningful difference to people living with and affected by cancer – from our…
