Get involved and make a difference!
Cancer Voices is a unique and powerful way to make life better for everyone affected by cancer. Join the Cancer Voices Network (via the Opportunities Exchange) and discover all the ways your experience can help Macmillan and other cancer-related organisations.
Make a big difference simply by attending a meeting, using the phone or even just sending an email. You can be as involved as you wish, but however you chose to voice your experience, becoming a Cancer Voice is easy, empowering and will help others affected by cancer.
Take a survey, tell your story to the media or even help influence government policy… it all helps.
If you're already a Cancer Voice, login here!
What can I do?
There are many things you can do to make an impact. Here are some of the ways Cancer Voices needs your experience:
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tell us what should be improved in your area
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give your opinion on cancer information materials
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talk to schools about your cancer experience
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join a hospital's advisory group
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campaign to change cancer policy
How much time do I have to give?
You can dedicate as much or as little time as you want. We know you may be in treatment or getting back to work – so do it at your own pace. It's all managed online, so it's easy to keep organised.
How it works…
Just join the Cancer Voices Network, and tell us about your experience. We then match you up with all kinds of great ways to get involved. More than 1,300 people affected by cancer are already part of the network and organisations are adding opportunities for you all the time.
Read more about how Cancer Voices works here or visit Share to meet other Cancer Voices.
Top Picks
Our best opportunities this month
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Take part in a consultations group on an NHS constitution
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Review 'Two Weeks with the Queen', a book for children aged 8-12 that deals with cancer
What people say about being a Cancer Voice:
"I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2005. I'd had symptoms for five years but like most men, had a fear of being examined so didn't go for a check-up. Mistake. I've had a rough time through treatment and being gay has made it tougher, I haven't had the courage to even talk to my GP or specialist about issues. Signing up as a Cancer Voice has given me a sense of purpose and control of events that I didn't have during my treatment. I've reviewed books on prostate cancer as they're often written with older men in mind, I've become a member of a research reference group, and I've volunteered to speak to the gay media about my story. If being involved with Cancer Voices now makes life just a little less frightening for others going through a cancer diagnosis, then my whole experience will have gained meaning." Simon, 41, Dorset
"I signed up as a Cancer Voice a few weeks after my wife died of kidney cancer. I gave an interview to my local newspaper to help raise awareness and did book reviews at home for Macmillan publications. Joining Cancer Voices got me through a very difficult period of my life and gave me a focus." Terry, 52, Tyne & Wear
"My mother and I have both had breast cancer. By joining Cancer Voices we've met lots of people at regional conferences and support groups. We've also been on courses to help improve our day-to day health through nutrition. It's been inspirational and has helped us go out and raise awareness in the Asian community." Toral Shah, 31, Surrey
"After being diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2005, I became self-conscious about being both young and ethnic - my family is originally from Jamaica. Now, I've signed up as a Cancer Voice so that my experience can help others and I can build up my confidence. I've given my views about involvement in cancer research for black and ethnic minorities. I'll also be going to local schools to talk to children and help them have a better understanding of cancer. It's good to feel useful again." Melanie, 24, Greater London