Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

In this blog Elissia discusses how you can help reduce your risk of getting cancer by making positive lifestyle choices. 

By the end of 2016, a thousand people will be diagnosed with cancer each day. This is a shocking statistic, but there are things you can do to help reduce your risk of getting cancer and to make sure you’re diagnosed as early as possible.  

Make a change

Whether you love soaking up the sun, might…

Below, our lovely intern Holly writes about her time at Macmillan.

Having been an intern with Macmillan for the past 12 weeks, my time here is sadly drawing to an end. I've been working within the Cancer Information Development team, who produce and edit information for people affected by cancer.

I have completed a couple of internships before, but Macmillan has definitely been the most rewarding experience for me…

In this blog our Cancer Information Development Nurse Teresa discusses ways to avoid infection.

Some cancer treatments can affect your immunity and make you more prone to infections. It’s natural that this might cause concern. But there’s a lot you can do to reduce the chance of getting an infection during and after cancer treatment.

The treatment most likely to reduce your immune system is chemotherapy. There…

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week from 11–17 May. This blog was written by Hazel, a Macmillan Clinical Psychologist.

I meet with people with cancer and their families to provide psychological therapy. This is either as individuals or groups. The aim is to help people who are experiencing significant distress as a result of their cancer diagnosis to adjust to changes. I also try to help them manage their thoughts…

Summer is on its way and we’re all looking forward to some warmer days and brighter evenings. In the office, we are all looking forward to glorious summer holidays, BBQs, ice-cream, picnics and long bike rides. Although we all enjoy a bit of sunshine (and all the fun things it brings!) it’s important that we stay safe in the sun to avoid damaging our skin.

This week is Sun Awareness Week (4–10^th May…