Talking with someone who has cancer
Booklet
Published:
31 Mar 2024
Next review:
31 Mar 2027
Edition:
10
This booklet is about talking with someone who has cancer. It is for anyone who wants to support someone with cancer, including carers, family members and friends.
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Published:
31 Mar 2024
Next review:
31 Mar 2027
Edition:
10
This booklet is about talking with someone who has cancer. It is for anyone who wants to support someone with cancer, including carers, family members and friends.
About this booklet
The booklet explains how to support someone who has cancer. We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have.
This booklet does not have information for people who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Visit our online information about what to say to someone who has cancer.
We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.
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How we can help
Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen.
Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools
There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.