Assessing your finances
Cancer can lead to extra expenses. By assessing your situation, you can plan ahead to meet your needs.
Understanding
Cancer is not a single disease with a single type of treatment. There are more than 200 different types of cancer, each with its own name and treatment. This section provides an overview of what cancer is.
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What is cancer?
There are more than 200 different kinds of cancer, each with its own name and treatment.
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Cancer and cell types
Cancers are grouped into types. Types of cancer often behave and respond to treatments in different ways.
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Signs and symptoms of cancer
It’s important to know the common signs and symptoms of cancer.
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Getting diagnosed
If you have any unusual symptoms or changes to your body that are worrying you, go and see your GP.
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How is cancer treated?
There are five main types of cancer treatment. You may receive one, or a combination of treatments, depending on your cancer type.
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Why do cancers come back?
Sometimes, tiny cancer cells are left behind after cancer treatment. These can divide to form a new tumour.
What is cancer?
Watch our animation about how cancer starts in our cells.
What is cancer?
Watch our animation about how cancer starts in our cells.
How we can help
Local volunteers
Our volunteers offer practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer. We want to make sure no one goes through cancer alone.
Information and support centres
Our local centres offer free, confidential information and support. If you or a loved one has questions about cancer, we’re here.
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Free information booklets and CDs
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Order or download free, reliable information that is easy to understand. Our booklets cover signs and symptoms, diagnosis, cancer types, treatments and living with cancer.
Waiting for test results? Talk to us
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Waiting to hear the results of tests can be a worrying time. You can talk to us about anything that's concerning you.
Why choose us as your charity
Get involved
If you're deciding which charity to support with your fundraising, talk to us. We want to be there for everyone affected by cancer, and we need your help.
In your area
Local area
What's happening near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
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Mental health and coping with your emotions
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Emotional issues
Whether it is you or someone close to you who has been diagnosed with cancer, you’re likely to experience many emotions. Sharing your feelings can help you and others in your situation. Talk about it here.
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