Super Surgeons: A chance at life
Whatever It Takes short films
Cancer can disrupt someone’s whole life. From our intrepid nurses travelling up and down the lengths of the UK to our dedicated staff running the Macmillan Cancer Support Line, this series of four short films tells the surprising stories of how we do whatever it takes to help people living with cancer live life as fully as they can.
Answering the Call: Whatever It Takes
Cancer can disrupt your whole life. We’re doing whatever it takes to help.
Our Macmillan Cancer Support Line offers help and advice on your treatment, your work and money, or simply someone to talk to about how you are feeling.
Feeling Like Yourself Again: Whatever It Takes
Cancer can massively affect how you feel about yourself. We do whatever it takes to help.
Meet Charlotte, a Boots No7 Macmillan Beauty advisor as she helps Kat feel like herself again after her breast cancer diagnosis.
Wherever You Are: Whatever It Takes
The Outer Hebrides is one of the most remote parts of the UK, with no oncologists on the island.
We do whatever it takes to help, wherever you are.
Meet Mairi, the intrepid Macmillan Nurse, and see how she makes the arduous journey to treat Sally.
No One Left Behind: Whatever It Takes
There are 11 million people in the UK who are deaf or hard of hearing. After a cancer diagnosis, not all are able to receive the extra help they need.
We’re doing whatever it takes to help. Meet Niki, a Macmillan and Self Help UK funded Deaf Buddy who supports Cara, who lives with lung cancer.
The stories from Super Surgeons
Filmed across a year at the world-leading Royal Marsden Hospital, this new three-part documentary series explores the pioneering and life-saving operations surgeons are performing in order to give patients the best chance at life.
Episode one
Episode two
Episode three
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is Super Surgeons on TV?
The documentary series will go live at 10pm on Monday 18th July. The other 2 episodes will air on consecutive weeks, on Monday 25th July and Monday 1st August. The programme will then be hosted on All 4 on-demand viewing for 3 years after the air date.
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Who are the surgeons in the documentary?
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Where can I find out more about the types of cancer featured in Super Surgeons?
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Where can I find out more about the types of cancer treatment featured in Super Surgeons?
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What can I do if I don't agree with my cancer treatment plan?
Get Involved
Wondering what activities to get you and the family involved in this summer? Why not take part in one of our amazing Facebook Challenges suitable for the whole family to take part in whilst raising vital funds to support those living with cancer.
Whether you’re wanting to learn a new skill, keep active throughout the summer or simply find a new way to raise money for Macmillan’s life changing support services, we’d love to have you join our supportive community. Join our challenges today!