Today is International Volunteer Day, on which we celebrate and raise awareness of all the volunteers who contribute so much. In this blog, written by our volunteer intern Helen, we talk about some of the ways you can volunteer with us, the Macmillan internship scheme and how volunteers help to make and review our cancer information.
At Macmillan, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. We have over 200,000 volunteers…
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. About 8, 800 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year. In this blog, editorial assistant Amy-Louise explains what pancreatic cancer is, the symptoms and the causes and risk factors.
What is the pancreas?
The pancreas is part of the digestive system. It has two main roles. It makes:
If you look after someone who has cancer, your employer should try to help and support you. In this blog, written by learning and organisational development intern Kemi, we provide you with information about your rights at work as a carer.
Being a carer
Sometimes it’s hard to recognise that you are a carer. You might just think you are helping out. Understanding that you are a carer is really important in getting…
It’s November again - a time each year when men are encouraged to focus on their health and well-being. The aim of the month is to raise awareness of men’s health issues – namely prostate and testicular cancers, mental health and suicide prevention.
Ultimately the aim is to save lives. In this blog, expert information development nurse Richard talks more about men’s health, and some of the male cancers…
