Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • National Storytelling week - sharing experiences

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    This week is National Storytelling Week. In this blog, information materials researcher Sue reflects on the importance of storytelling, especially during a difficult time. 

    Writing about your experience of cancer can be cathartic; reading about someone else’s experience can help you reflect on your own experience, make sense of challenging times, and realise that your reactions and feelings are normal, and shared by others…

  • International Brain Tumour Awareness Week

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    This blog, written by editorial assistant Molly, explains what the symptoms of brain tumours can be. If you are worried about any of the symptoms listed here, it’s important that you see your GP.

    This week is the 13th International Brain Tumour Awareness Week. This time last year, we posted a blog about what brain tumours are, which you can read here. This year, we'll be talking about what the symptoms of a brain…

  • National walking month

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    May is here, the trees have turned a luminous green and the sun has officially put its hat on! Just a few reasons to think about heading outside for a walk at some point today. In this blog, our information development nurse Elspeth talks about the many benefits of walking more.

    May is National Walking Month and Living Streets, the national charity that works to create safe, attractive and enjoyable streets, are encouraging…

  • World Mental Health Day – Being a young carer

    This year, World Mental Health Day focuses on young people’s mental health in a changing world. In this blog, content channel editor Tania talks about the challenges faced by young carers and some ways to look after yourself if you are a young carer.

    If you are under the age of 18, and you spend time looking after someone who has cancer, then you are a young carer. Being a young carer can affect your life in many…

  • Sarcoma Awareness Week - what is sarcoma?

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    This week is Sarcoma Awareness Week. According to research, 75% of people are not sure, or do not know, what sarcoma is. In this blog, Information Development Nurse Teri gives an overview of the most common types of sarcoma and what symptoms to be aware of and tell your GP about.

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    Many of you may not have heard of the word sarcoma. Even if you have heard of sarcomas, you may not be sure what they are. For those who are…