'There are an awful lot of feelings of isolation and loneliness.'

'For me the worst part was having to tell my children.'

'Sometimes it’s very hard to keep a lid on all the stress.'

'My Macmillan nurse, Patricia, has been absolutely wonderful.'

'It was a fantastic opportunity to talk to people in similar circumstances.'

'We took a hit financially. Macmillan’s benefit advisers made a real difference.'