Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • Cost of living - financial support for people with cancer

    We understand that the cost of living increase has had a huge impact on people’s lives. With energy bills rising, you may be wondering what support we have to offer to people living with 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…

  • Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - Barbara's Story

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    This month is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Volunteer reviewer Barbara writes today's guest blog about her experience of bowel cancer. She writes about how telling her family helped her cope and about why it's important to see your doctor if you see signs of bowel cancer.


    Twenty-two years ago I had bowel cancer.

    I had no pain, and no piles but I lost a stone and a half very quickly, without trying. I knew something…

  • Cancer and the coronavirus vaccine

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    We know that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting everyone’s life dramatically. But for people with cancer and their friends and families, the pandemic may create even more concerns. This blog is the first in a short series about cancer and the coronavirus from Macmillan’s Cancer Information Development Team. This blog is about cancer and the coronavirus vaccines.

    There has been a lot of information in…

  • National Heart Month – How to improve your heart health

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    February is National Heart Month and this blog, written by our editorial assistant Molly, will give some tips on how to improve your heart health.

    Some cancer treatments can affect how your heart works. If you develop heart problems during or after cancer treatment, your doctors will talk to you about the best way to manage them.

    You can improve your heart health at any age, even if you already have a heart problem.…