Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • World Meditation Day - top tips for getting started

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    Former Member

    Today is World Meditation Day! In this blog, editor Helena takes us through some top tips for meditation.

    Banner image showing a calm sea and the words World Meditation Day in white overlaid on top

    People from different cultures all around the world use forms of mediation to improve their overall well-being. Meditating involves using concentration or reflection to relax and calm the mind. Taking a break from our busy lives to meditate can help us feel more relaxed and in control, and less anxious and stressed…

  • Meet the nurse – Working with Macmillan’s Information Development team

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    Former Member

    To mark International Nurses’ Day, we thought we’d introduce you to one of the nurses working in our team. Happy nurses’ day, Hilary!

    'Thanks very much. And happy birthday Florence Nightingale.'

    So what do you do in Macmillan?
    'Well, I work in the team that produces Macmillan’s cancer information. That’s the information written for people who are affected by cancer in some way. It covers different…

  • Can you manage cancer symptoms?

    Our cancer information nurse, Teresa Gonzales, walks us through some more general cancer symptoms and how to manage them.
  • International Brain Tumours Awareness Week

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    Former Member

    In this blog, Faiza, one of our editorial assistants, focuses on the risk factors and possible causes of brain tumours, the symptoms that people generally experience, where to get more information and support, and more about what you can do for International Brain Tumours Awareness Week.

    This week is International Brain Tumours Awareness Week, which is dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of brain tumours…

  • Heart Month: Keeping a healthy heart

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    Former Member

    In our latest blog, our Information Access volunteer Nis looks at ways of keeping your heart healthy during and after cancer treatment.

    This February, the British Heart Foundation is celebrating Heart Month. Heart Month aims to increase people’s awareness of how to keep their heart healthy. Looking after your heart is important for everyone. If you are having or recovering from cancer treatment, there are things you can…