Cancer may be the toughest fight you have to face but remember you are not alone. You may have lost your confidence during or after your cancer treatment because of changes to your appearance. This is the last thing you need, so it’s good to know that there are ways to help prevent you from feeling like this.
This Sunday 8 March is International Women’s Day and we want to tell you about the support that’s available…
Here on the 9th floor of an office block in Vauxhall, my colleagues and I produce information to help people cope and live with cancer. Many of our lives have personally been touched by cancer too. We know what a cancer diagnosis can do. It can turn your world upside down. Pull the rug from beneath your feet. Leave you in shock, feeling numb, confused and scared. If you or someone close has been diagnosed with cancer…
Today, the third Monday of January, is claimed to be the most depressing day of the year. If, this Blue Monday, you are living with cancer and worried about money or debt after the Christmas period, Content Developer Azmina gives some practical tips.
What is Blue Monday?
In 2005, a British travel company tried to tempt people to book a holiday. They claimed that the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of…
This week we have a guest post from Diane, whose story is included in our ovarian cancer booklet. She shares thoughts about her diagnosis and the support she received, as well as what she’s up to now to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.
Being diagnosed
I went to hospital in April 2010. The symptoms I had were: the whole of my right leg was swollen to about three times its normal size, I was losing weight, had lost…
This week is Deaf Awareness Week, a time to celebrate identities and support the Deaf community. This year’s theme is all about communication and about helping people understand the unique challenges faced by the Deaf community when accessing communication.
At Macmillan, we are committed to providing accessible and inclusive information and support and we believe that everyone should have access to the right information…
