Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

We've launched two brand new support videos for people affected by cancer. 'Having your PICC line put in' and 'Having your central line put in' are now available on our YouTube channel. As you may know, a PICC line is another name for a tube called a catheter. It is implanted in an arm to deliver chemotherapy and other medications. Similarly, a central line is a tube inserted into a chest vein to do…

In this blog, our Editor Helen, talks about your rights to health care and making important decisions about your treatment.

Human Rights Day (10 December) celebrates the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since its creation in 1948, it has become the most translated document in the world, existing in over 500 languages. 

The Declaration sets out 30 rights that every human has no matter their gender,…

In the UK, around 360,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every year[1]. We know there are over 200 different types of cancer, but we do not know all the causes. Being diagnosed with cancer can be daunting, so as well as providing support, Macmillan also develop cancer information in a range of formats.

We are always looking to create cancer information in new and innovative ways to increase our accessibility. The Cancer…

Where can I get support over the festive season?

This month, people all over the UK will be celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, Kwanzaa and the Winter Solstice.

For many of us, it will be a chance to spend precious time with family and friends, making happy memories. But for some people affected by cancer, the festive season comes with added emotional and practical challenges to navigate.

The pressure of creating…

January is often a time for new beginnings after the festive season. But for some, it is a hard time, especially if you have lost someone close to you at this time of year. It is twenty years this month, but the premature loss of my mother to cancer still affects me deeply. Every anniversary, I am overcome with sadness. I remember still being shocked when I heard the news, even though I knew it was coming. Difficult emotions…