Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

One of the big news stories this week was that the World Health Organisation (WHO) have classified processed meat as a ‘definite’ cause of cancer. They also said red meat is a ‘probable’ cause of bowel cancer and may be linked to cancers of the prostate and pancreas.

Reading the comments sections of many newspapers, we can see this news has caused a fair amount of anxiety and confusion. And, some…

We know that the NHS is facing many challenges right now. The covid pandemic, cost of living crisis and staff shortages have overwhelmed NHS services and caused record-high waiting times. This is having an effect on people worried about cancer or living with cancer.  People worry about cancer for many different reasons. Waiting for tests or results, or waiting to start cancer treatments, is an anxious time for everyone…

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Editorial Assistant Liza shares information about lung cancer risk factors, symptoms, types of lung cancer and diagnosis.

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the UK. About 46,400 people are diagnosed with it each year. The number of men diagnosed with lung cancer is decreasing. But the number of women diagnosed with it is increasing.

Most lung cancers are caused by…

Today is National Wear Red Day – a day about raising awareness and funds for congenital heart disease. Cancer treatments can sometimes have an effect on the heart. In this blog, cancer information nurse Richard shares some tips to help you keep your heart healthy before, during and after cancer treatment.

Cancer treatment and the heart

Some cancer treatments can affect how your heart works. Heart problems can develop…

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…