What is cancer?
There are more than 200 different types of cancer. Each type has its own name and treatment.
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 about ways in which our Community users managed their emotions following their diagnosis. They talk about yoga, meditation and counselling.
Cancer can be emotionally draining, but sharing your feelings can help you and others in your situation. Talk about it here.
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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.
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