Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • National Allotments Week - The benefits of gardening

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    It's National Allotments Week! National Allotments Week was developed as a way to raise awareness of allotments and the role they play in helping people to live healthier lifestyles. In this blog, content developer Richard talks about some of the benefits of having an allotment when you have cancer.

    Although I don’t have an allotment, I have fond childhood memories of pottering around on my dad’s. We’d spend many hours…

  • Palliative care might not mean what you think

    October 13th is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. This year’s theme is ‘Palliative Care – Because I Matter’. Please don’t ignore this blog if you’re thinking ‘this isn’t for me’. Our editor Liza explains here just what palliative care is, and how it might be helpful for you or a loved one.

    So, what is palliative care?

    You may think that palliative care is just…

  • Cancer treatment and coronavirus

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    We know that coronavirus (COVID-19) is still affecting everyone’s life dramatically. But for people with cancer and their friends and families, the pandemic may create even more concerns. This blog is part of a short series about cancer and the coronavirus from Macmillan’s Cancer Information Development Team. This blog is about cancer treatment and coronavirus.

    Many people with cancer are anxious about the…

  • Choosing bras after breast surgery

    Knowing where to start when looking for the best bra to wear after your breast cancer operation can be challenging. Our cancer information nurse looks at some crucial considerations when choosing a bra post-surgery.
  • Reading behind the headlines

    Today's blog is written by Macmillan Library & Information Specialist, Ed. He writes about how news stories about cancer can be misleading, and shares some tip tips to help you make sure the information you read is reliable. 

    Last year, the Independent newspaper analysed the 20 most shared stories on social media with cancer in the headline. They found that more than half of them included information some health…