Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • Cancer at Christmas: Top tips on helping someone with cancer during the holidays

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    In our latest blog, editor Sofiane looks at ways you can help and support someone with cancer at Christmas...

    The idea of Christmas usually conjures up positive memories of tradition and family togetherness. For some, Christmas is about perfecting that ultimate festive dinner or hearing that one song that draws them into the holiday mood instantaneously. And perhaps, for others, it’s simply about binge-watching their…

  • Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2014

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    Hi, I’m Emma, a Content Channel Editor at Macmillan. I’m writing this blog to share a little of my own personal experience with you, and to hopefully help people reduce their risk of bowel cancer and be more aware of the symptoms.

    Since joining Macmillan in December last year I’ve had a great insight into how Macmillan produces its cancer information – and I’ve not been disappointed! A dedicated team of around…

  • What is an eHNA and how can it help me?

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    In this blog, our information development nurse Rebecca looks at what the eHNA is, how it works and how it might be able to help you get the support you need. 

    A cancer diagnosis can affect you in many ways. You may worry about your treatment or about the possible side effects it may cause. But you may also worry about your work, mortgage or who is going to look after your children or pets if you need to go into hospital…

  • Bowel cancer awareness month

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    Bowel cancer awareness month

    This month is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a great opportunity to raise awareness of the 4th most common cancer in the UK. This blog explains what bowel cancer is, what the symptoms might be and how you can reduce your risk.

    What is bowel cancer?
    The bowel is made up of the small bowel (small intestine) and the large bowel (colon, rectum and anus). We have information on what the bowel does here. The term bowel cancer…

  • Let’s get talking

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    Not everybody knows what to say when it comes to cancer, and sometimes they choose to say nothing rather than risk saying the wrong thing. But that silence can be frightening and isolating.

    These words are from a recent interview with Katherine Jenkins, in which the world-famous classical singer talked about her experience of supporting her best friend through her cancer journey. I think her statement echoes the thoughts of many who have been affected by cancer and struggled to find their voice.

    My name is Elissia, and I am currently volunteering in the Cancer Information Development team at Macmillan…