Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2016

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    Last year the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning raised an incredible £27 million to help us support people affected by cancer. This year we’re hoping to raise even more.

    Every year, members of our Cancer Information Development team drop into their local coffee mornings to say thank you to everyone involved. We admit, the cake is a nice bonus! But it’s the funds raised that help us produce our information…

  • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

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    September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and in this blog our content channel editor Lucy explains some of the cancers that can affect children. She also talks about the support that is available for children with cancer and their families.

    It’s one of a parent’s deepest fears - to hear the doctor explain that their child has cancer. I can only begin to imagine what it must feel like. It is very rare for cancer to…

  • Your guide to becoming more active

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    Most of us know we should probably get more exercise, but it can be hard to find the time, motivation or energy. And if you're having or have had cancer treatment, this can be even harder and there may be other barriers too. For example, if you have fatigue, you may worry that physical activity will make it worse. Or maybe cancer's putting an extra strain on your finances and you think getting fit means spending…

  • Blood Cancer Awareness Month

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    This blog has been revised to ensure up to date and relevant information.  Follow this link for the latest content on Blood cancer awareness.

  • Lymphatic Cancer Awareness Week

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    This week is Lymphatic Cancer Awareness Week. In this blog, one of our editors Sadie takes you through some key facts about lymphoma and its two main types. She covers risk factors, symptoms and where to find more information and support.

    Lymphatic cancer, or lymphoma, is cancer of the lymphatic system. There are many different types of lymphoma. These are divided into two main types: