Cancer stories from different communities
Fruit Fly Collective (a small arts and health organisation) have teamed up with Macmillan to create a series of magazines to support those people who feel alone after their cancer diagnosis. We want to fill the magazines with beautiful artwork based on real stories from people who have experienced cancer, and who are from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The magazines will be delivered to cancer centres and cancer support organisations within the UK where they can be read by
Movember
Each Year Movember is responsible for thousands of moustaches on mend faces in the uk and around the world, with men growing moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at Movember.com. The goal of Movember is to "change the face of men's health." By encouraging men (whom the charity refers to as "Mo Bros") to ge
Ask an Expert at Macmillan`s Online Community
Our experts below are here to help answer your questions. Check for which experts are available and click ‘ask a question’. Click here for more information Macmillan’s online community is a safe place where you can ask questions, share your experience or simply vent how you are feeling. This is a great way to join groups,start discussions or find out the latest news. You can find out more here: community.macmillan
Brain Tumour Awareness Week
This week is International Brain Tumour Awareness Week. About 11,400 people in the UK are diagnosed with primary brain or central nervous system (CNS) tumours a year. The brain and the CNS can be complicated and daunting things to understand, which is why we wanted to learn more Start Asynchronous Code StartFragmentThis week is International Brain Tumour Awareness Week. About 11,400 people in the UK are diagnosed with primary brain or central nervous system (CNS) tumours a ye
Mossley Cancer Committee
Michelle would like to pass on her thanks for the warm and friendly welcome she received at the meeting of Mossley cancer committee. Michelle really enjoyed meeting everyone. Mossley cancer committee has done so much & continues to do more. Your help has supported hundreds of people affected by cancer at the most difficult of times.
Macmillan Mobile Information Team
On Tuesday 20th November 2018 our mobile team is visiting Hyde Market, Market Street & Clarendon Street Hyde SK14 2QW to bring free, confidential information and support to anyone with questions or worries about cancer, for themselves or anyone else. Look for our big green bus which will be staffed by experienced Cancer Information and Support Specialists. On board there is a wide range of information for people affected by cancer and we can also help with questions about red
Macmillan Online Community and
World Mental Health day
To recognise World Mental Health Day this week, Macmillan Cancer Support`s online community focuses on steps you can take to improve your metal wellbeing. You'll also find 'Compliments corner' where we share some positive experiences people have had using our Online Community. Tips to stay positive Some tips from our Support Line staff on dealing with difficult emotions and improving your mental wellbeing. Being a young carer Liza from our Information Development team discuss
Health and Wellbeing events - be part of the conversation
Health and Wellbeing Events are a key component of the Recovery Package and are vital in enabling health or social care providers to deliver outcomes for people affected by cancer. Health and Wellbeing Events are all about education and information. They support people living with and beyond cancer, their carers and their families to take control and participate in their short and long-term recovery, giving them necessary information and promoting positive lifestyle change. W
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