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Sign up to Coffee Morning

Do something amazing and host a Macmillan Coffee Morning on 26 September (or a day that suits you) and help people living with cancer. Let's do Coffee Morning!

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Sign up to Coffee Morning

Do something amazing and host a Macmillan Coffee Morning on 26 September (or a day that suits you) and help people living with cancer. Let's do Coffee Morning!

Sign up to host

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.
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The microbiome and cancer treatment
Explore how the gut microbiome influences cancer screening, immunotherapy, and treatment outcomes using research insights.
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Staying safe in the sun during and after cancer treatment
Some cancer treatments can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Learn more about how to take care in the sun during and after cancer treatment.
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Guide to contacting the Macmillan Support Line
If you are thinking of contacting the Macmillan Support Line but aren’t quite sure what to expect, this guide will explain what happens so you can feel more comfortable getting in touch.
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Hot weather and cancer: 5 tips for coping in a heatwave
In this blog we look at five top tips to help you cope during the warmer days ahead.

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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Find out more about current opportunities at Macmillan and register for job alerts.
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Are you a corporate partner? Interested in becoming one? Find out more.

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