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Macmillan offers a range of support for the emotional and practical impacts of living with cancer, for yourself, your family and friends.

From giving you someone to talk to, providing information about what to expect or what financial help is available, through to cancer support groups, we are here to help.

Woman reading a leaflet in an information centreFind an information centre near you

You can find cancer information and support through our cancer information and support centres, and mobile centres throughout the UK.

Two people having tea at a support group meetingFind a cancer support group

By joining a cancer self help and support group, you can spend time with people who share and understand your experience. Find out how to join one and what they offer.


What is cancer?

There are as many cancers as there are types of human cell – just over 200. Each of the 200 types of cancer has its own name, behaviour and treatment.

Cancer types

We have information on the signs and symptoms of the 12 most common cancer types in the UK, as well as cancer type-specific resources for further information or support.

What to expect

Every experience of cancer is unique, but it helps to find out what to expect medically and emotionally that many people share.

Ways we can help

If you need to talk to someone who understands what you're going through, or find useful information about cancer, we are here to help.

About Macmillan Nurses

Our 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. Here is a guide to how they work.

Carers

Find out tips and practicalities for when you're caring for someone with cancer, including talking to health professionals.

Financial help

The financial implications after being diagnosed with cancer can be unexpected. Find out about the benefits you may be entitled to and how to make a claim.

Working through cancer

We have advice on coping with cancer in the workplace for both employees and managers of people affected by cancer.

Online discussion forum - Share

Join Share, our discussion forums to talk with others online about your experience of cancer.

Young people

If you are between 12 and 21 years old and have questions or concerns about cancer, you can speak to someone in confidence on our YouthLine. Or go to our Why bother? website with answers to many questions you may have about cancer and how Macmillan can support you.

Teachers

Visit our Cancertalk website and download our free teaching resources that are linked to the National Curriculum.

Prescription charges - tell us what you think

bottle of pillsThe 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!