Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • Giving up smoking

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    Have you been meaning to give up smoking but just can’t seem to make that cigarette your last one? Or perhaps you’ve tried to quit but have found it too difficult and have started smoking again. Macmillan have developed a new booklet about Giving up smoking and it’s full of handy tips and advice to help you stub cigarettes out for good. You can order a copy now.

    Why give up smoking?

    Living with cancer…

  • NICE says ‘yes’ to new skin cancer drug, Ipilimumab

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    Newspapers often comment on cancer treatment. ‘NICE under fire for veto of eleven new cancer drugs’ and ‘NHS says no to new breast cancer drug’ were recent bold headlines. What do these have in common? Turning drugs down.

    Going beyond the headlines...

    It’s worth knowing that NICE –  the NHS ‘watchdog’ – has also approved more than 6 out of 10 (63%) of the cancer treatments it has assessed…

  • Four surprising ways cancer can affect you

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    Written by Craig Melcher, Content Strategy Manager at Macmillan

    For the general public, the story of cancer has long been one of being cured or not cured. ‘Beating cancer’ or dying from it. That story is changing.

    Thanks to improved ways of diagnosing and treating cancers, they’re becoming more survivable each year. But as anyone who’s had cancer (or anyone with someone close who’s had it) knows, it’s not…

  • Managing fatigue and other symptoms of cancer

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    Cancer and its treatment can cause many symptoms, from tiredness and sleep problems to eating difficulties, bladder problems and skin changes. But there are also many treatments available and ways of managing these symptoms.

    One of the most common problems for people with cancer is fatigue. This means feeling excessively tired or exhausted all or most of the time. It can be one of the most difficult and debilitating…

  • First time dealing with cancer?

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    Maybe you’ve just had the diagnosis from your doctor, and feel you don’t know where to start. Or perhaps a friend or relative has just told you the news, and you want to know how you can help. Perhaps you’re looking for answers but aren’t yet 100% sure of the questions you should be asking. In all of these cases, we’re here for you.

    Our booklet The cancer guide offers comprehensive advice…