What is a cancer carer?
A carer is someone who supports a friend, family member of neighbour living with cancer.
Get supportGo to your personalised cancer information and support area
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'I didn’t really consider myself as his carer.'
'I did whatever I could to make things easier for her.'
'I am his carer, but I'm his wife as well.'
'It takes a special kind of person to do what the Macmillan crowd do.'
We want everyone with cancer to receive the right level of treatment and support, regardless of who they are and where they live. Signing up as a campaigner is just one way you can help.
If you provide unpaid practical and emotional support to a person who would not manage without your help, you’re a carer.
In this report we show that cancer carers across the UK are under more pressure than ever before, and this is taking a toll on their health, finances and working lives.
Meet other people who understand what you’re going through. Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
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