If you have an advanced cancer

If you have been diagnosed with advanced cancer, you may be having treatment to slow its growth or to control symptoms. There may also be other things to think about.

Advanced cancer

Advanced cancer is cancer that has spread or come back. It is usually used to describe cancer that cannot be cured.
Advance care planning

Advance care planning makes sure people know what your wishes are when it comes to your treatment and future care. We have advice to help you plan ahead.
Writing a will

A will makes sure that everything you leave when you die goes to the people you want it to.
End of life

We can help you find practical and emotional support at the end of life.

How we can help

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.
Online Community

Chat online anonymously to others who understand what you are going through. Our community is available 24/7 and has dedicated forums where you can get advice and ask our experts.
Find local cancer support services
What's going on near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you live.