Cancer in later life

Cancer can develop at any age. But if you are older, you may have questions about how this might affect your cancer treatment or experience. Discover what support and information is available from Macmillan.

Treatment decisions and side effects

Advanced cancer

Cancer that has spread or come back is usually called advanced cancer. Learn about advanced cancer, what support is available, and other things you may want to consider.
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If you or someone you know has advanced cancer

Read our information on advanced cancer. This includes signs and symptoms, treatment options, and coping with advanced cancer.

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Advance care planning

It can be difficult to plan for the future. Learn about ways you can let people know your what your wishes are when it comes to future treatment and care.

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End of life

There are many things to consider when you are at end of life. Discover what support is available to you and your loved ones.

Support for patients and carers

Discover what support is available from Macmillan for people living with cancer and those that care for them.

Translated and accessible Macmillan resources

We produce information in different languages and formats to suit different needs; PDFs, ebooks, audio, easy reading and British Sign Language.

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Information in your language

We produce a range of translated cancer information. We also offer an interpreter service for our Macmillan Support Line.

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British Sign Language

We produce a broad range of videos with British Sign Language (BSL) content.

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Braille and large print

We produce braille and large print formats of our cancer information for people who have low vision.

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Audio information

Macmillan produces audio versions of over 50 of its most needed booklets.