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.
Worrying about cancer can have a big impact on your feelings. Read our advice to help you cope with your emotions.
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 an e-campaigner is just one way you can help.
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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