Today is World Kidney Day. In this blog, cancer information nurse Richard runs through some of the risk factors of kidney cancer and what you can do to reduce your risk. He also lists the symptoms to be aware of, so you can get them checked sooner rather than later – when there is a better chance of successful treatment.
World Kidney Day is a global awareness campaign that occurs every March and aims to raise awareness…
As the nights draw in and the weather gets drearier and darker, it can be hard to keep going with a healthy lifestyle. You might find it tempting to drink more alcohol.
But drinking too much can have harmful effects on many aspects of our health. In this blog, our quality and evaluation officer, Rachael, looks at some of the benefits of drinking less.
Alcohol and healthy living
For many people, cutting down or giving up…
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK and is slightly more common in men than women. BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen recently revealed his own diagnosis of bowel cancer to help increase awareness. Here we explain what symptoms to look out for, what bowel screening is, and what you can do to reduce your risk. We also let you know where you can get further information and…
Today is World Mental Health Day (10th October), a day which encourages people around the world to make their mental health and wellbeing a top priority. In this blog, Content Channel Editor Emma talks about mental health and the support you can get from Macmillan.
Being told you have cancer can impact your mental health. It is common to feel many different emotions, some of which may be difficult to cope with. Remember…
As part of our activity for Black History Month, we hear from Leanne Pero, award-winning breast cancer survivor and community activist on a mission to empower people of colour through their cancer diagnosis. Read on to find out about Leanne’s personal cancer story, her mission to address the gaps in cancer care, and how Macmillan is supporting the Black Women Rising project.
Leanne Pero was just 30 years old when…
