Emmerdale's prostate cancer story
Cain Dingle’s prostate cancer diagnosis
Macmillan is proud to be working with ITV on Emmerdale’s prostate cancer storyline. The much‑loved soap shows the reality of receiving a cancer diagnosis.
When Cain Dingle is diagnosed, we see how overwhelming it can feel to make decisions about treatment. We see how lonely a cancer diagnosis can be, and how difficult it can feel to talk to those closest to you. The storyline shows the impact a cancer diagnosis can have on the person diagnosed, as well as their family and friends.
With almost 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK, we know Cain’s story will resonate with many Emmerdale viewers. Macmillan is here to help everyone living with cancer.
From trusted cancer information to help you understand a diagnosis, to the Macmillan Support Line when you need someone to talk to, find out more about the ways we can help anyone who sees themselves in Cain’s story.
Support if you need someone to talk to
The Macmillan Support Line offers free and confidential support to people living with cancer, their families, carers and friends.
The Online Community is our cancer forum where you can talk to other people with cancer. It's free and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There are local cancer self-help and support groups across the UK where people help each other with emotional and practical support.
Macmillan Buddies are trained volunteers who often have a cancer experience. They can support you with a weekly phone call.
Information to help you understand a cancer diagnosis
Support for family and friends
Our work with the Farming Community Network
We’re working with groups like the Farming Community Network (FCN) to understand the realities of rural life and make sure support reaches people who might otherwise miss out.
A small group of people from Macmillan Cancer Support and the Farming Community.
This partnership helps us encourage people to seek help sooner, with tailored support created with and for rural communities, and bring services closer to where people live and work.
Together, we’re building a stronger bridge between Macmillan and farming and rural communities so more people get the support they need, when they need it.
Read Macmillan’s partnership with the Farming Community Network.