Whether they’re helping make the London Olympics happen or popping to the shops for a neighbour, those who ‘volunteer’ make a big contribution to society and to helping others, and for the last six days we’ve been celebrating all their achievements as part of Volunteering Week!
If you want to volunteer and be part of something big, Macmillan’s summer internship scheme is now open! If you’d like…
Today is World Mental Health Day, and we are taking the opportunity to share some tips on dealing with difficult emotions. In this blog, written by editor Elissia, we explain some positive steps you could take to help you cope with the emotions cancer can bring.
Cancer can bring with it many different emotions. This is true whether you have cancer yourself, look after someone with cancer or if someone close to you has…
Going through treatment for cancer is difficult and upsetting at any time. But managing diabetes at the same time can make things more complicated. Clare found it more difficult to control her blood sugar levels when she needed surgery, and she didn’t get enough information to help her cope. In this blog, Clare tells her story, and we talk more about the information and support available.
Clare’s story
I was…
If you’re affected by cancer, a holiday can be a chance to put the illness and any treatment behind you, relax and spend time with the people you love. Being in the middle of treatment doesn’t always mean you can’t travel. It may still be possible to plan some time away. Your cancer specialist can tell you if this might be possible and tell you about the best time to go away.
Holidays can be an opportunity…
In this blog, our content channel editor Lucy talks about complementary therapies and relaxation techniques. It’s only natural that you may feel some stress or anxiety if you are dealing with cancer or care about someone who is. At times, the stress can become so overwhelming that you may not know how to deal with your emotions or be able to find a way to help relax your body and mind.
What are complementary therapies…
