Small bowel cancer (also called small intestine cancer) is cancer that starts in the small bowel. Clinical Oncologist Katherine Aitkens explains bowel cancer in the video below. She gives an overview ...

Doug found a safe space to talk thanks to Bernie, his Macmillan Buddy. Read how one conversation helped him feel heard, ...

The counselling service in partnership with Bupa is closed and no longer accepting referrals. If you need emotional help or someone to talk to, there is help available. Here are some of the different ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each year, about 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. It is more common in people over 50, but it can also affect younger people. Whether ...

Leading oncologist and Macmillan Cancer Support’s Chief Medical Officer talks on the misleading cancer claims around anti-parasitic drug, ivermectin. I have been an oncologist long enough to see many ...

The Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike is one of the most beautiful, and least hilly, routes in the series. You’ll start at the iconic Alnwick Castle before walking along the beautiful sweeping beaches ...

New research reveals that 40% of people with cancer in the UK have struggled to access treatment or care because of where they live. More needs to be done to make cancer care fair. As a GP, it really ...

Get ahead in planning your Coffee Morning and spreading the word. Top tip: check out the Coffee Morning shop to deck out your event with goodies.

Use this tool to find local cancer support near you. Results come from our trusted partner, Cancer Care Map. You may see both Macmillan services and other local organisations that offer cancer support ...

There is a lot in the news about weight loss injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. These are sometimes called GLP-1 drugs (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists). These drugs work by ...

Find out about the different types of cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, tests and treatment.

Lung cancer can cause symptoms like breathlessness, a cough, pain, or conditions such as blocked airways, superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO) or pleural effusion. There are different ways these can ...