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A milestone for the Macmillan Lottery

Thanks to you, we’re set to reach a £100M fundraising milestone for the Macmillan Weekly Lottery. Your support makes a huge difference!

Join the Macmillan Weekly Lottery

A milestone for the Macmillan Lottery

Thanks to you, we’re set to reach a £100M fundraising milestone for the Macmillan Weekly Lottery. Your support makes a huge difference!

Join the Macmillan Weekly Lottery

Macmillan Cancer Support

We're doing whatever it takes to help more people with cancer get the best care the UK has to offer, whoever and wherever they are.

Get support when you need it

Find out how we can support you and get information about different cancer types. 

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Support from Macmillan
We know cancer can affect you physically, emotionally and financially. We're here to help.
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Online Community
Talk to people affected by the same cancer, share your experiences, and ask an expert your questions.
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Cancer types A to Z
Find out about the different types of cancer, including symptoms, tests and treatment.
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Treatment & drugs A to Z
Read more about different cancer treatments and drugs, and get help with treatment decisions.
Find information and support

Get involved

With your support we can be there for the 3 million people in the UK living with cancer. Find out how you can get involved.
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Ways to donate

Make a one-off donation, or set up a monthly donation to support people with cancer.

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Start fundraising

Find an event, be inspired by our fundraising ideas, or get help smashing your target.

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Volunteer for Macmillan

Whether it's minutes or months, hours or days, the time you give really does matter.

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Campaign with us

From cancer treatment delays to the workforce crisis, our campaigns fight for real change.

What's new?

Find out more about what's happening at Macmillan this week and how you can support our work.
Carers week 2025
The theme for Carers Week 2025 is Caring About Equality. Find out about Carers Week events and the support available for people providing unpaid essential care.
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Refugee week
16 - 22 June 2025 is Refugee Week. We're using this week to spotlight the unique challenges refugees face when diagnosed with cancer and how we’re working to remove those barriers.
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LGBTQ+ Pride Month
If you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community and affected by cancer, we’re here to support you.
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How Safeena are overcoming barriers
We are working with Safeena to break down the barriers that can prevent people from getting the help they need.

Macmillan Support Line

The Macmillan Support Line offers free, confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, we'll listen.

Call us free on 0808 808 00 00
8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. You can talk to our cancer specialists about anything.
Email us
Email the Macmillan Support Team if you have any questions.
Chat online
Available 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. For confidential, real-time support if you don’t want to call.

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I'm a healthcare professional
Find tools, resources and information to support you in your role as a health or social care professional.
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I'm supporting someone with cancer
If you're supporting someone with cancer, there can be a lot to think about. We're here to help.
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I'm an employer
Macmillan at Work provides information, training and resources to help you support staff affected by cancer.
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I'd like to work for Macmillan
Find out more about current opportunities at Macmillan and register for job alerts.
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My company would like to work with Macmillan
Are you a corporate partner? Interested in becoming one? Find out more.

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