Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • Macmillan Cancer Information Videos

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    In our latest blog, our editor Amy talks about Macmillan's cancer information videos – and invites you to watch some of our new videos and let us know what you think about them...

    Videos from the Macmillan Cancer Information team have been flooding in thick and fast over the years. We’ve produced around 15 videos a year – all to help people affected by cancer be more informed about cancer, its treatments…

  • Living with myeloma

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    Living with Myeloma

    Many people with myeloma are now living longer and better lives with treatment. There may be long periods when the cancer is under control and you are living your day-to-day life. But there can still be ways that myeloma can affect you, whether physically, financially or emotionally. Below, our Information Development Nurse Rebecca lists some things that might help.

    Physical effects
    You may have symptoms, such as fatigue…

  • 5 tips for pet care during cancer treatment

    On International Cat Day 2022, many of us will celebrate our feline friends and what they mean to us, writes Deborah Ross, our Cancer Information Development Nurse. As a nation, we love cats, as we do all our pets. Whether they’re four-legged, furry, winged or scaly, pets are important members of our family.  Their companionship, comfort and unconditional love brighten our days and give us a sense of purpose. Studies…
  • Mental Health Awareness Week: 10 tips to manage sleep problems

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    Mental health awareness week

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    To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Content Developer Azmina explores how sleep affects our mental well-being and gives 10 practical tips for managing sleep problems.

    Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 18 to 24 May 2020. This year, the theme is how sleep or a lack of it can affect how we feel and our mental health.

    Many people affected by cancer can have trouble sleeping. This is called insomnia and may…

  • Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – April 2015

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    April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. In this blog, Cancer Information Development intern Holly shares some facts on the UK’s third most commonly diagnosed cancer.

    Bowel cancer is used to describe cancer of the colon, rectum or small bowel. Every year in the UK, over 40,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer – that’s roughly one person every 15 minutes.

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    When it’s found at its earliest stage, more…