What to expect from a group
Cancer support groups give you the chance to talk to others who can understand what you are going through.
Cancer support groups give you the chance to talk to others who can understand what you are going through.
The Mobile Information and Support Service (MISS) bus tours the UK throughout the year, offering free, confidential information and support to people in their communities.
Our volunteers offer practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer. We want to make sure no one goes through cancer alone.
Our local centres offer free, confidential information and support. If you or a loved one has questions about cancer, we’re here.
'It was the most helpful, the most empowering experience.'
'It was so good to visit the hospital for something positive.'
'She was an angel and helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel.'
Order or download free, reliable information that is easy to understand. Our booklets cover signs and symptoms, diagnosis, cancer types, treatments and living with cancer.
We know people can have a lot of questions when they're facing cancer. You might find it helpful to read through and prepare some questions before you talk to your medical team or benefits advisers.
Browse winter Your Mac News magazine to see what supporters like you have been up to and how you can get involved with our events and challenges.
What's happening near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
Read Imogen's blog about her experience as a Macmillan support line volunteer. She highlights the benefits of talking about cancer and looks at some of the different ways people can start talking.
If you've just joined up and aren't sure where to start, this is the group for you. Tell us a bit about what brings you here, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Someone will be on hand to welcome you and point you in the right direction
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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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