March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Editorial assistant Helen has written a blog to help explain what some of the symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer are.
If you’re an avid EastEnders fan, you may be aware of a recent storyline in which a much-loved character, Jean Slater, is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Stories like Jean’s that feature in the public eye can help raise awareness of cancers that are less…
Valentine’s Day is typically the reserve of couples – a time to show a partner that you care. However, in this blog, information production and promotion officer Genevieve suggests things you can do to show yourself some love and self-care, especially if you have cancer or if you are caring for someone who has.
It is that time of year again: the shops are full of red and pink heart-shaped cards, sweets, chocolates…
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week. In this blog, editor Amy-Louise writes about how children and teenagers may react emotionally to a cancer diagnosis, and how you can help support them.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you may worry about the effect that your diagnosis has on those close to you. This includes family and close friends. If you have children, your diagnosis is likely to affect them…
Today is World Cancer Day. In this blog, quality and evaluation officer Rachael highlights the different ways in which Macmillan offers information and support.
‘Whoever you are, you have the power to reduce the impact of cancer for yourself, the people you love and for the world.’ This is the message of World Cancer Day, which falls on 4th February each year.
2019 marks the launch of World Cancer Day’s 3-year…
Today is National Wear Red Day – a day about raising awareness and funds for congenital heart disease. Cancer treatments can sometimes have an effect on the heart. In this blog, cancer information nurse Richard shares some tips to help you keep your heart healthy before, during and after cancer treatment.
Cancer treatment and the heart
Some cancer treatments can affect how your heart works. Heart problems can develop…
