Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • Accessible information about cancer from Macmillan

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    With the ambition to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer, it’s important for Macmillan to develop cancer information for people with different needs. After all, cancer doesn’t discriminate. This week, we’ve added some new easy read booklets and British Sign Language videos to our website – visit macmillan.org.uk/otherformats

    We hope these new formats will…

  • Bored of switching between fruit juice and water? Try these fun and tasty non-alcoholic cocktails!

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    Having cancer treatment does not mean that you should draw a line on festivities. There’s always going to be a birthday or an anniversary to celebrate. When you’re not too tired you may want to have friends around for dinner or for a party.

    If you’ve had enough of alternating between fruit juice and water and want something a little more festive, there are some fun and delicious alcohol-free cocktails you…

  • Meet Richard!

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    Richard has gone from being a nurse to a writer. He is part of Macmillan’s Cancer Information Development team, which produces over 150 cancer information booklets. In this blog, he shares with us his experience of nursing, working for Macmillan, and running a hotel!

    Write a blog about yourself they said. Tell everyone about who you are and how you came to work at Macmillan, and what you do there. Well, here we…

  • Managing weight loss and other eating problems during cancer treatment

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    Many people experience eating problems during and after treatment for cancer. There are lots of reasons for this. It may be because of the cancer itself, or due to side effects of different treatments.

    If you have any problems with your diet, you can ask your cancer doctor to refer you to a dietitian. Qualified dietitians are experts in assessing the food needs of people who are ill. They can review your diet and take…

  • Sex, relationships and fertility – support for young people affected by cancer

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    Sex and relationships are important. Macmillan knows that cancer can have a big impact on them.

    If you’re a teenager or young adult when you are told you have cancer, it will have a big impact on the decisions you make. Everyone will have different priorities. You may be worried about how cancer and its treatment might affect your relationships or sex life. You may have questions about fertility issues, perhaps during…