Get trusted cancer information by email from day one
Cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and it can be hard to know where to look for help. But we are here to support you from day one.
Sign up to receive our trusted information by email if you have been diagnosed with cancer or you are supporting someone who has.
You will get clear bite-sized information and details about support to help you through diagnosis. Topics include the specific cancer type, treatment, money and work, and help with how you are feeling.
Prefer to receive this information by post? In the “Get trusted information by post” section below you will find more details on how to request packs.
Choose your type of support:
If you have cancer
What’s coming up in the next few emails:
- Information on your specific cancer type
- Treatment options
- Preparing for treatment
- Side effects and symptoms
- Support with how you’re feeling
- Money worries
- Practical support
- Work and cancer
You should receive your first email within 1 working day.
You will get:
- 1 email each week for 9 weeks
- Then 1 email every 2 weeks for 4 months
If you support someone with cancer
- Information about the specific cancer type
- Support with how you’re feeling
- Being a carer
- Work and cancer
- Financial support
- Practical support
You should receive your first email within 1 working day.
You will get:
- 1 email each week for 8 weeks
Get trusted cancer information by post
If you'd prefer to receive our trusted information by post, please call our Macmillan Support Line for free on 0808 304 6944 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) quoting the reference: 'Diagnosis packs'.
How we support people diagnosed with cancer
– Lorraine, breast cancer
“It gives you support, information and the emails arrive regularly. It's like an extra clever friend talking to you when you need it most.”
- Lynda, Womb (endometrial) cancer