You may have read our last recipes blog where we shared our thoughts on the parsnip and coconut soup, watercress and leek soup and smoked fish chowder. This time we’re letting you know how we got on cooking three of the main courses.
We have a book full of recipes especially for people with cancer. Each recipe is designed to be appetising and to encourage you to eat even when you don’t feel like it. We wanted to…
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 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…
In this blog, Rebecca tells us about her cervical screening experience and gives us information on the importance of these screenings.
Rebecca’s experience:
‘After putting off my screening test for far too long, a conversation with a friend prompted me to book the appointment. The test itself was fine but a couple of days afterwards, my GP called and asked me to come in. At that point I knew it wasn’t good news. …
For some people, cancer can have a big impact on their body. Treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormonal therapy can change the way your body looks, works and feels.
The changes that have happened to your body can be a constant reminder of your cancer diagnosis and treatment. Research shows that 3 out of 4 people who have experienced changes to their body because of the cancer and its treatment feel…
