
Macmillan Organiser
Designed to help you keep track of your symptoms, food intake, appointments, and medication.
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Download the appSteroids can be used as part of cancer treatment, or to help with the side effects of treatment.
Cancer and cancer treatments may cause anaemia (a low number of red blood cells). Blood transfusions treat anaemia.
Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a type of drug called a growth factor. This helps your body make more white blood cells.
Clodronate can lower calcium levels in the blood, strengthen bones and relieve pain in people with secondary bone cancers.
If you're offered a specialised or other supportive treatment, there can be a lot to take in. You can order the information to have at home when you need it.
All types of treatment can have different side effects. Know what to expect to help you find the best way for you to handle them.
Our campaigns fight for real change for people affected by cancer. By taking action, you can help transform the lives of people with cancer. Join us in demanding the best in cancer support.
What's happening near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
Our Online Community is always open and full of people ready to support you.
Share experiences and get support about any types of cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, biological or hormonal therapies, transplants, and clinical trials.
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