Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • Sex, relationships and fertility – support for young people affected by cancer

    Former Member
    Former Member

    Sex and relationships are important. Macmillan knows that cancer can have a big impact on them.

    If you’re a teenager or young adult when you are told you have cancer, it will have a big impact on the decisions you make. Everyone will have different priorities. You may be worried about how cancer and its treatment might affect your relationships or sex life. You may have questions about fertility issues, perhaps during…

  • Your stories – Nigel

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    Former Member

    March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and today’s blog is from an extremely inspirational man called Nigel. He has kindly agreed to share his experience of being diagnosed with prostate cancer to help us raise awareness and inspire others.

    My journey started in May 2004 when I was told I had ‘inoperable, incurable, locally-advanced prostate cancer’ and that I would receive an appointment with the oncologist…

  • Managing weight loss and other eating problems during cancer treatment

    Former Member
    Former Member

    Many people experience eating problems during and after treatment for cancer. There are lots of reasons for this. It may be because of the cancer itself, or due to side effects of different treatments.

    If you have any problems with your diet, you can ask your cancer doctor to refer you to a dietitian. Qualified dietitians are experts in assessing the food needs of people who are ill. They can review your diet and take…

  • Thyroid cancer awareness

    Former Member
    Former Member

    September is thyroid cancer awareness month and, before the calendar ticks over to October, we wanted to share some key facts about thyroid cancer and suggest some places for more information and support.

    What are the key facts about thyroid cancer?

    Thyroid cancer is an uncommon cancer. Around 2,700 people are diagnosed each year in the UK. Women are more likely to get thyroid cancer than men.

    There are different types…

  • World Lymphoma Awareness Day

    Former Member
    Former Member

    At 16, Megan, from Greenock, was doing all the things a regular 16-year old does; attending school, going out at weekends with friends and excitedly getting ready for her prom. That was until she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Today is World Lymphoma Awareness Day and in this blog, written by editor Steven, we’re taking the opportunity to share more about lymphoma and Megan’s story.

    This image shows a photo of Megan with her dog. There is a quote from her which reads: 'At the time you feel like you're the only one. I didn't know anyone else who'd ever been through this before.'

    What is lymphoma…