Where can I get support over the festive season?
This month, people all over the UK will be celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, Kwanzaa and the Winter Solstice.
For many of us, it will be a chance to spend precious time with family and friends, making happy memories. But for some people affected by cancer, the festive season comes with added emotional and practical challenges to navigate.
The pressure of creating…
In the UK, around 360,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every year[1]. We know there are over 200 different types of cancer, but we do not know all the causes. Being diagnosed with cancer can be daunting, so as well as providing support, Macmillan also develop cancer information in a range of formats.
We are always looking to create cancer information in new and innovative ways to increase our accessibility. The Cancer…
In this blog, our Editor Helen, talks about your rights to health care and making important decisions about your treatment.
Human Rights Day (10 December) celebrates the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since its creation in 1948, it has become the most translated document in the world, existing in over 500 languages.
The Declaration sets out 30 rights that every human has no matter their gender,…
