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Help us be there for everyone with cancer

Every pound donated today helps us provide vital support when it matters most. There are many ways you can give; your donation makes a real difference right now.

Donate now

Help us be there for everyone with cancer

Every pound donated today helps us provide vital support when it matters most. There are many ways you can give; your donation makes a real difference right now.

Donate now

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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Find reliable information about prostate cancer, including symptoms, risk, and why getting checked matter. Get support and help when you need it.
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Struggling with fatigue??
 These tips can help you save energy, rest when you need to, and enjoy the moments that matter most during the festive season.
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Macmillan support over the festive period
The Macmillan Support Line remains available throughout the festive season, though some teams may operate reduced hours.
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How vets are helping rural communities
Learn how vets are working with Macmillan and the Farming Community Network to raise cancer awareness in rural areas and help people access support earlier.

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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