Finding out that someone you care about has cancer can leave you feeling helpless. You might be worried about what to say or how to help. But it’s easier than you think. You might be a relative, friend, colleague or neighbour. You might live near your loved one, or on the other side of the world. Whatever your situation, we can help you support them.
A lot of people want to help their friend or relative, but…
Angelina Jolie is the latest in a string of famed women to announce she’s had risk-reducing breast surgery after discovering she carries a breast cancer (BRCA) gene. Before her, Michelle Heaton and Sharon Osbourne have also had this major surgery, which can reduce the risk of breast cancer by up to 95%. But what does surgery involve? What are the BRCA genes and how do you know whether you carry one? And while the benefits…
Chris Lewis is an international cancer blogger and patient from London. Here, he highlights the importance of getting support in an accessible way, as the Macmillan Mobile Cancer Information and Support Service arrives at his home city at the end of the month. Follow Chris’s blog at chris-cancercommunity.blogspot.co.uk or find him tweeting @christheeagle1.
Not Alone is a campaign Macmillan Cancer Support is running…
If you, or someone you know, struggles to read print, you can still get the high-quality information you need in audio. We produce 50 of our booklet titles as audiobooks, covering cancer types, tests, treatments, and living with and after cancer.
Having information can help you understand your situation better, feel more in control and make informed decisions. Here at Macmillan, we want to reach everyone who’s affected…
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. In this blog, Vicky from the Cancer Information Development Team talks about her experience of bowel cancer and the importance of spotting it early.
The facts
Bowel cancer, also called colorectoal cancer, is the third most common cancer in the UK. More than 40,000 men and women are diagnosed with the disease every year.
I was diagnosed with bowel cancer when I was 25, but…
