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Cancer information videos

We have a number of videos for and about people affected by cancer throughout our cancer information section. They include information from health professionals and people sharing their own experiences.

What is cancer?

An animated image of cells forming a tumour.

What is cancer?

Watch our animation about how cancer starts in our cells.

About our cancer information videos

Watch our animation about how cancer starts in our cells.

About our cancer information videos

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General information

Introduction to cancer videos

Find out what cancer is, how it grows and develops from our cells, how it can be treated and what might happen.
General information

Cancer type videos

Find videos about specific types of cancer, featuring health professionals and people affected by cancer.
General information

Tests, treatments and side effects videos

Learn about the different tests for cancer, what happens during treatment, and hear people share their experiences.
General information

Videos about coping with cancer

Watch videos about emotional and physical aspects of living with cancer, including living with cancer and a disability.
General information

Videos about looking after someone with cancer

Watch videos about looking after someone with cancer, including information specific to young carers.
General information

Advanced cancer and end of life videos

People affected by cancer and those who look after them speak about coping with advanced cancer.
General information

British Sign Language videos

We have British Sign Language (BSL) videos about cancer and its treatment.

Can't find what you're looking for?

Try our YouTube channel or email cancerinformationteam@macmillan.org.uk.

We need your feedback to help us plan more videos

Please tell us what you think about our videos. If you would like to comment about one video in particular, please make sure you tell us which video.

Find other people's experiences helpful? Read and watch some of our stories...

Sara on diagnosis and support

'My Macmillan nurse gave me some great advice on the first day.'

Thom on chemotherapy

'The process is unlike anything you've been through.'

Shola on benefits advice

'Without Macmillan I wouldn’t have proceeded with the benefit application.'

Lara on being positive

'The lady decided to cook all the food for us, free of charge.'

Latest from the Online Community

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Why should we talk about cancer?

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.

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New to the Community

If you've just joined the Community and aren't sure where to start, this is the group for you. Tell us 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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Natzzz replied to Chemotherapy

Many thanks I’ve found the link, I think this is going to be so helpful for me thank you

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rily replied to Chemotherapy

Hi Natzzz and welcome to the community although sorry to hear you are having a tough time with your chemo. We have a very friendly...

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Natzzz started a new thread Chemotherapy

hi I am new to this site and was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in June,I had a lumpectomy in July and started Chemotherapy last week...

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We rely on a number of sources to gather evidence for our information. If you’d like further information on the sources we use, please feel free to contact us on: bookletfeedback@macmillan.org.uk

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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