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Macmillan's Wellbeing Hub

The Macmillan Wellbeing Hub is a dedicated page with expert advice if you have cancer or are supporting someone who does. Whether it’s mind, body or relationship advice, you can trust us to help you find what you need to start feeling confident, comfortable and in control.

Eating well and staying active

Find out about the benefits of healthy eating and how to keep active before, during and after cancer treatment.
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Getting started
Many people find that making the decision to eat healthily and become more active helps give back a sense of control. Take the first steps to better wellbeing today.
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Diet and nutrition
A balanced diet will give you enough nutrients to be healthier. Find information on making changes, finding foods that you like and menu ideas.
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Physical activity
Staying or becoming physically active is safe and can support your physical and mental health. Find out how much is recommended and what’s right for you.

Body and self-care

Understand how changes to your body can affect you emotionally and learn how to cope with the changes that cancer or treatment can bring, along with practical tips for managing those changes and where to get advice.
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Changes to your appearance
Find information to help you cope practically and emotionally with changes to your body and appearance. Find tips and support that could help you develop positive body image.
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Skin and nail care
There are ways you can look after your skin and nails, including if your skin is dry, oily or is affected by rashes, or if your nails break or develop ridges.
Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors
No7 Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors are trained to give free face-to-face advice to help you cope with the visible effects of treatment on eyebrows, lashes and skin.

Rest and mental wellbeing

It is common to have many different emotions when you are told you have cancer or are having treatment. There is no right or wrong way to feel. Get tips and information on coping with how you feel, ensuring you get enough rest, and using complementary therapies to support your physical and mental health.

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Your emotions
There is no right or wrong way to feel. It’s common to have many different emotions. Find information about coping with how you’re feeling and the help that is available.
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Sleep and rest
If you are having trouble sleeping, find information and tips about how to improve sleep. You can also find out about ways to treat insomnia with behavioural therapies and medications.
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Complementary therapies
Complementary therapies can be used alongside conventional medical treatment. They can boost physical and emotional health. Examples are acupuncture, meditation and massage.

Sex and relationships

Find information about managing changes to your relationships with your loved ones, your sexual wellbeing and coping with the impacts of some cancer treatment on fertility.
Relationships
You may experience changes to your relationships with friends, family, or your partner. Find tips for communicating with loved ones and ways to get support.
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Sexual wellbeing
Your sexual wellbeing may be affected physically, emotionally, or practically. Find information on coping with your feelings about cancer and sex, and tips for how to talk about it.
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Fertility
Some treatments can affect your fertility. We have information and answers to some common questions and details about where to get support with fertility decisions.

Wellbeing blogs

Read more about ways to care for your wellbeing from our series of blogs.

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Self image and cancer

Cancer and its treatment can change your body, and that might affect how you see or feel about yourself. Read people's experiences and how they dealt with their self image and cancer.
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Healthy eating, cancer and the cost of living

With the cost of food and the weekly shop rising, it can make it more challenging to follow healthy eating habits, both during and after cancer treatment. In this blog, we have 5 easy and practical tips you can try, as well as information about getting support.
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Tips to manage fatigue

When life gets busy, or feels lonely, it can be harder to cope. It’s okay to slow down and do what works for you. These tips can help you save energy, rest when you need to, and enjoy the moments that matter most.
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Michelle's cancer journey

After completing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for breast cancer, Michelle knew she needed some guidance to help build her fitness again. She was determined to return to running marathons like she did before her diagnosis. Read about her fitness journey and taking part in the London Marathon.

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Krista's cancer story

Krista’s persona was based on health and wellbeing, she explains how this all changed when she was diagnosed with cancer. With support from Macmillan Krista was able to focus on her wellbeing again. Read about her new passion for music and how she aims to inspire others.

Get information you can trust

All our cancer information is written and reviewed by our team of cancer experts. Our medical information has the PIF tick, meaning it meets the criteria for high standard medical information. Find out more about how we produce our information and our expert team.

Date reviewed

Reviewed: 01 February 2026 | Next review: 01 February 2029

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