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Macmillan Cancer Support

improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and campaign for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help.

Get support

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You can get information and support including visiting an information centre, joining a support group, and talking to us.



Find information

Search for publications on cancer, find out which benefits, loans and grants are available in Financial help, and more.

The different types of cancer

We have information on the signs and symptoms of the most common cancer types in the UK, as well as cancer type-specific resources for further information or support.

What to expect

Find out about the medical and emotional journey of cancer, or what to expect when you're caring for someone with cancer.

Get involved

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Cycle across China, run the London Marathon or climb Kilimanjaro. Take part in events across the UK and overseas to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.


What's happening in your area

Our supporters hold many different local events, find out what is happening in your area.

Have your say

Become a Macmillan Cancer Voice to improve cancer care. Or join one of our campaigns for a better deal for people affected by cancer.

World's Biggest Coffee Morning

This year's coffee morning takes place on Friday 26th September - more information about the event and how you can join in! 


Worried about inheriting cancer?

Are you worried that breast or ovarian cancer runs in your family and that you might be at risk? Macmillan's online risk assessment tool, OPERA, offers personalised information and support in the comfort of your own home.

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Learn Zone

Learn Zone gives professionals, and people affected by cancer, access to resources, e-learning programmes, and information about our learning and development opportunities.


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About Macmillan nurses

Macmillan nurses have a name as a valued and trusted source of expert information, advice and support - free of charge. But not everybody knows exactly what they do – or how to get one. Here is a guide to how they work.

Prescription charges - tell us what you think

The Government is about to review the current system of prescription charges in England, and will be asking for public opinion.

We think prescription charges are a tax on illness and nobody in the UK should have to pay them.

Do you think prescriptions in England and Northern Ireland should be free? Have you ever chosen not to take a treatment because you couldn't afford the prescription? 

Take our online survey and have your say today!