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If your partner, relative or friend has cancer, talking openly will help you understand their experience and build mutual trust.
You don't have to climb mountains to give something back. People affected by cancer may need help with simple day to day tasks like shopping or cleaning. Browse our volunteering opportunities to see if you could help.
We talked to lots of people living with and affected by cancer and a common thread came out: that whilst cancer is life-changing, it isn’t always life-defining.
What's happening near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
If you're supporting a loved one with cancer find more online information and support.
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All our information is reviewed by cancer or other relevant professionals to ensure that it’s accurate and reflects the best evidence available. We thank all those people who have provided expert review for the information on this page.
Our information is also reviewed by people affected by cancer to ensure it is as relevant and accessible as possible. Thank you to all those people who reviewed what you're reading and have helped our information to develop.
You could help us too when you join our Cancer Voices Network – find out more at: http://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancervoices
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