Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • RESTORE - Our fatigue management tool

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    As many as 9 out of 10 people with cancer (90%) get cancer-related fatigue (CRF). In this blog, our senior content developer and managing editor Rachel talks about a new online resource to support people with fatigue.

    What is fatigue?
    Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness or exhaustion. Fatigue can be especially difficult to deal with when you are already trying to cope with cancer. You may feel very tired or exhausted all…

  • International Day of People with Disabilities - Our range of eBooks

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    What is the International Day of People with Disabilities?
    The International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) is an annual celebration of the rights, experiences and achievements of disabled people.

    This year’s theme is ‘The future is accessible.’ The day challenges us to play our part in removing those barriers that make life unfairly and unnecessarily hard for people with disabilities.

    How we…

  • Men's Health Awareness Month

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    November is Men’s Health Awareness Month and editor Matt is talking about the importance of mental health, as well as physical health, for men affected by cancer.

    Thanks to the Movember movement, November is now widely known as the month when men are encouraged to think about their health and well-being – typically while growing a moustache! But health and well-being are not just physical things.Mental health is…

  • Talk Money, Talk Pensions Week - Tips for managing money concerns

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    To mark Talk Money, Talk Pensions Week, Content Developer Azmina suggests ways of managing your finances when living with cancer.


    Talk Money, Talk Pensions Week takes place from 18 to 22 November 2019. It is an annual event intended to get more people talking about their money and pensions, and to make the most of them.

    The cost of cancer
    Living with cancer can have a big impact on your finances. You may earn less if you…

  • World Diabetes Day - Coping with your emotions when you have diabetes and cancer

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    To mark World Diabetes Day, Content Developer Azmina explains how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help you cope with difficult emotions when you have diabetes and cancer.

    World Diabetes Day is held on 14 November every year, which was the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who co-discovered insulin. The aim is to raise awareness of diabetes throughout the world and help people to understand the impact of the condition…