Cancer Awareness

  • Community News : Trans Day of Visibility 2021

    Trans Day of Visibility, or International Transgender Day of Visibility, is a worldwide day to celebrate trans people and raise awareness.

    It’s difficult to know how many trans people in the UK and across the world are affected by cancer. However, we know that trans people may experience inequalities and difficulties in accessing the right healthcare treatment and support. It’s important to seek the right medical help…

  • Community News : ‘I know that there are people out there who care and can help, I’ve learnt to talk, talk and talk’ – John’s story

    'Prostate cancer awareness Month - John's story' written over a photograph of a wintery field at sunset.

    As Prostate Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, we wanted to reflect today on what this awareness month means. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is a time where we shine a light on the experiences of those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and also raise awareness, not only of this disease, but also of all the support that is out there for anyone who has been affected by prostate cancer.

    One of the most…

  • Community News : Brain cancer Awareness month- Simon's Story

    A min wearing a life vest smiling at the camera

    Simon is 45 years old from South Wales and today he is sharing his cancer experience as part of Brain cancer awareness month. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed, our Brain cancer groups are here to support you.

    I have had poor health most of my life due to a neurological condition called Neurofibromatosis. When in my teens I had lots of problems with my bowels and lived with a stoma bag for a year and had…

  • Community News : Being bodies: sex and erectile dysfunction

    "Sex and erectile dysfunction" written over a picture of a Scottish red bridge at twilight.

    Our new series “Being bodies” aims to explore our relationships with our bodies, from head to toe and everything in between. We’re kicking off our series by talking about erectile dysfunction, which affects up to 80% of people with penises after pelvic cancer surgery. Erectile dysfunction (ED) can also affect people on treatments which affect their hormone levels. This can include people who have been diagnosed with…

  • Community News : March: Brain Tumour Awareness Month

    An image of a landscape, with the words 'March - Brain Tumour Awareness Month'

    It's Brain Tumour Awareness month in March, so in this Community News Blog, we'll be highlighting related content in the Community and signposting to useful resources. We know it can be hard to know where to turn when you or a loved one has been diagnosed, so we hope you'll find some useful pointers in this blog.

    According to our information and support pages, there are many different types of brain tumour…

  • Community News : Respecting everyone on the Online Community

    "Respecting everyone on the Online Community" over a picture of a river lined with trees, and a bridge in the distance

    Cancer can often seem to be linked to your gender. It can be easy to make assumptions that only women get womb cancer, or only men get prostate cancer. When chatting to others on the Online Community, sometimes it might feel easy to presume who someone is due to their or their loved one’s diagnosis. Anna, Macmillan’s LGBT+ Network Lead, is here to talk about why it’s important not to make assumptions when talking to…