Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest Britishcharities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer.
As well as helping with the medical needs of people affected by cancer, Macmillan also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care. Macmillan Cancer Support's goal is to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer in the UK.
History
The charity was founded, as the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer, in 1911 by Douglas Macmillan following the death of his father from the disease. In 1924 the name was changed to the National Society for Cancer Relief, which it retained until 1989 when it was changed to Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund, later changed again to Macmillan Cancer Relief. From 5 April 2006 Macmillan Cancer Relief became known as Macmillan Cancer Support as this more accurately reflects its role in supporting people living with cancer. It has adopted the principles of being a "source of support" and a "force for change".
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
For more information about our physical, financial and emotional support, visit us at https://www.macmillan.org.uk/right-there-with-you
published: 21 Mar 2019
Macmillan Cancer Support - Recovery Package
A video about Macmillan's Recovery Package, an initiative to identify the needs of people as they finish going through treatment, with the aim to help them get on with the rest of their lives.
published: 19 Aug 2015
Chemotherapy overview - Macmillan Cancer Support
This is an overview of chemotherapy treatment. The information in this cancer video was correct as of 1 May 2013.
There is more information about chemotherapy on our website: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/treating/chemotherapy/chemotherapy-explained
Join our chemotherapy forum to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/chemotherapy-forum
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published: 24 Sep 2015
An introduction to hospices - Macmillan Cancer Support
In this cancer information video staff and volunteers at a hospice describe what the hospice is like and what support and activities are available. They describe complementary therapies and relaxation therapies on offer. They also talk about symptom control, bringing pets in for visits, spiritual support and bereavement support for relatives.
For more information about hospices, visit http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Ifsomeoneelsehascancer/Advancedcancer/Caringathome/Hospitalhospicecare.aspx
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published: 28 Aug 2012
Whatever It Takes
Please be aware that this film depicts cancer experiences which some people may find difficult to watch.
At Macmillan, we give people with cancer everything we’ve got. If you’re diagnosed, your worries are our worries. We will move mountains to help you live life as fully as you can.
And we don’t stop there. We’re going all out to find ever better ways to help people with cancer, helping to bring forward the day when everyone gets life-transforming support from day one.
We’re doing whatever it takes. But without your help we can’t support everyone who needs us. To donate, volunteer, raise money or campaign with us, call 0300 1000 200 or visit macmillan.org.uk
published: 07 Jan 2021
Managing pain during advanced cancer - Macmillan Cancer Support
Sarah Slater talks about how to manage pain during advanced cancer. She speaks about the many treatments that are used to reduce pain, and also explains about referred pain and emotional pain.The information in this video was correct as of 1 April 2016.
For more information about pain, visit https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/pain
Join our Online Community to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
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published: 17 Jan 2011
Cancer and depression - Macmillan Cancer Support
Alfie talks about coping with depression after his cancer diagnosis. He speaks about the importance of talking and asking for help, how Macmillan helped him and how he overcame his depression.
For more information about depression, visit: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/depression
Join our Online Community to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
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published: 16 Oct 2012
What Is Radiotherapy - Macmillan Cancer Support
Consultant Clinical Oncologist Vincent Khoo describes external beam radiotherapy. He also talks about how it works, what it involves and the possible side effects. These can include tiredness, dry mouth and mild sickness. The information in this video was correct as of 1 July 2013.
For a British Sign Language Guide to Radiotherapy, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J-YFzNM36g
For more information about radiotherapy visit: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/radiotherapy-explained
Join our radiotherapy forum to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/radiotherapy-side-effects-forum
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmi...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
For more information about our physical, financial and emotional support, visit us at https://www....
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
For more information about our physical, financial and emotional support, visit us at https://www.macmillan.org.uk/right-there-with-you
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
For more information about our physical, financial and emotional support, visit us at https://www.macmillan.org.uk/right-there-with-you
A video about Macmillan's Recovery Package, an initiative to identify the needs of people as they finish going through treatment, with the aim to help them get ...
A video about Macmillan's Recovery Package, an initiative to identify the needs of people as they finish going through treatment, with the aim to help them get on with the rest of their lives.
A video about Macmillan's Recovery Package, an initiative to identify the needs of people as they finish going through treatment, with the aim to help them get on with the rest of their lives.
This is an overview of chemotherapy treatment. The information in this cancer video was correct as of 1 May 2013.
There is more information about chemotherapy ...
This is an overview of chemotherapy treatment. The information in this cancer video was correct as of 1 May 2013.
There is more information about chemotherapy on our website: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/treating/chemotherapy/chemotherapy-explained
Join our chemotherapy forum to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/chemotherapy-forum
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmillancancer
This is an overview of chemotherapy treatment. The information in this cancer video was correct as of 1 May 2013.
There is more information about chemotherapy on our website: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/treating/chemotherapy/chemotherapy-explained
Join our chemotherapy forum to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/chemotherapy-forum
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmillancancer
In this cancer information video staff and volunteers at a hospice describe what the hospice is like and what support and activities are available. They describ...
In this cancer information video staff and volunteers at a hospice describe what the hospice is like and what support and activities are available. They describe complementary therapies and relaxation therapies on offer. They also talk about symptom control, bringing pets in for visits, spiritual support and bereavement support for relatives.
For more information about hospices, visit http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Ifsomeoneelsehascancer/Advancedcancer/Caringathome/Hospitalhospicecare.aspx
Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mac_cancerinfo
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In this cancer information video staff and volunteers at a hospice describe what the hospice is like and what support and activities are available. They describe complementary therapies and relaxation therapies on offer. They also talk about symptom control, bringing pets in for visits, spiritual support and bereavement support for relatives.
For more information about hospices, visit http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Ifsomeoneelsehascancer/Advancedcancer/Caringathome/Hospitalhospicecare.aspx
Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mac_cancerinfo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Please be aware that this film depicts cancer experiences which some people may find difficult to watch.
At Macmillan, we give people with cancer everything w...
Please be aware that this film depicts cancer experiences which some people may find difficult to watch.
At Macmillan, we give people with cancer everything we’ve got. If you’re diagnosed, your worries are our worries. We will move mountains to help you live life as fully as you can.
And we don’t stop there. We’re going all out to find ever better ways to help people with cancer, helping to bring forward the day when everyone gets life-transforming support from day one.
We’re doing whatever it takes. But without your help we can’t support everyone who needs us. To donate, volunteer, raise money or campaign with us, call 0300 1000 200 or visit macmillan.org.uk
Please be aware that this film depicts cancer experiences which some people may find difficult to watch.
At Macmillan, we give people with cancer everything we’ve got. If you’re diagnosed, your worries are our worries. We will move mountains to help you live life as fully as you can.
And we don’t stop there. We’re going all out to find ever better ways to help people with cancer, helping to bring forward the day when everyone gets life-transforming support from day one.
We’re doing whatever it takes. But without your help we can’t support everyone who needs us. To donate, volunteer, raise money or campaign with us, call 0300 1000 200 or visit macmillan.org.uk
Sarah Slater talks about how to manage pain during advanced cancer. She speaks about the many treatments that are used to reduce pain, and also explains about r...
Sarah Slater talks about how to manage pain during advanced cancer. She speaks about the many treatments that are used to reduce pain, and also explains about referred pain and emotional pain.The information in this video was correct as of 1 April 2016.
For more information about pain, visit https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/pain
Join our Online Community to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmillancancer
Sarah Slater talks about how to manage pain during advanced cancer. She speaks about the many treatments that are used to reduce pain, and also explains about referred pain and emotional pain.The information in this video was correct as of 1 April 2016.
For more information about pain, visit https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/pain
Join our Online Community to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmillancancer
Alfie talks about coping with depression after his cancer diagnosis. He speaks about the importance of talking and asking for help, how Macmillan helped him and...
Alfie talks about coping with depression after his cancer diagnosis. He speaks about the importance of talking and asking for help, how Macmillan helped him and how he overcame his depression.
For more information about depression, visit: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/depression
Join our Online Community to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmillancancer
Alfie talks about coping with depression after his cancer diagnosis. He speaks about the importance of talking and asking for help, how Macmillan helped him and how he overcame his depression.
For more information about depression, visit: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/depression
Join our Online Community to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmillancancer
Consultant Clinical Oncologist Vincent Khoo describes external beam radiotherapy. He also talks about how it works, what it involves and the possible side effec...
Consultant Clinical Oncologist Vincent Khoo describes external beam radiotherapy. He also talks about how it works, what it involves and the possible side effects. These can include tiredness, dry mouth and mild sickness. The information in this video was correct as of 1 July 2013.
For a British Sign Language Guide to Radiotherapy, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J-YFzNM36g
For more information about radiotherapy visit: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/radiotherapy-explained
Join our radiotherapy forum to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/radiotherapy-side-effects-forum
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmillancancer
Consultant Clinical Oncologist Vincent Khoo describes external beam radiotherapy. He also talks about how it works, what it involves and the possible side effects. These can include tiredness, dry mouth and mild sickness. The information in this video was correct as of 1 July 2013.
For a British Sign Language Guide to Radiotherapy, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J-YFzNM36g
For more information about radiotherapy visit: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/radiotherapy-explained
Join our radiotherapy forum to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/radiotherapy-side-effects-forum
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmillancancer
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
For more information about our physical, financial and emotional support, visit us at https://www.macmillan.org.uk/right-there-with-you
A video about Macmillan's Recovery Package, an initiative to identify the needs of people as they finish going through treatment, with the aim to help them get on with the rest of their lives.
This is an overview of chemotherapy treatment. The information in this cancer video was correct as of 1 May 2013.
There is more information about chemotherapy on our website: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/treating/chemotherapy/chemotherapy-explained
Join our chemotherapy forum to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/chemotherapy-forum
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmillancancer
In this cancer information video staff and volunteers at a hospice describe what the hospice is like and what support and activities are available. They describe complementary therapies and relaxation therapies on offer. They also talk about symptom control, bringing pets in for visits, spiritual support and bereavement support for relatives.
For more information about hospices, visit http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Ifsomeoneelsehascancer/Advancedcancer/Caringathome/Hospitalhospicecare.aspx
Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mac_cancerinfo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Please be aware that this film depicts cancer experiences which some people may find difficult to watch.
At Macmillan, we give people with cancer everything we’ve got. If you’re diagnosed, your worries are our worries. We will move mountains to help you live life as fully as you can.
And we don’t stop there. We’re going all out to find ever better ways to help people with cancer, helping to bring forward the day when everyone gets life-transforming support from day one.
We’re doing whatever it takes. But without your help we can’t support everyone who needs us. To donate, volunteer, raise money or campaign with us, call 0300 1000 200 or visit macmillan.org.uk
Sarah Slater talks about how to manage pain during advanced cancer. She speaks about the many treatments that are used to reduce pain, and also explains about referred pain and emotional pain.The information in this video was correct as of 1 April 2016.
For more information about pain, visit https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/pain
Join our Online Community to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmillancancer
Alfie talks about coping with depression after his cancer diagnosis. He speaks about the importance of talking and asking for help, how Macmillan helped him and how he overcame his depression.
For more information about depression, visit: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/depression
Join our Online Community to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/UsAbto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmillancancer
Consultant Clinical Oncologist Vincent Khoo describes external beam radiotherapy. He also talks about how it works, what it involves and the possible side effects. These can include tiredness, dry mouth and mild sickness. The information in this video was correct as of 1 July 2013.
For a British Sign Language Guide to Radiotherapy, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J-YFzNM36g
For more information about radiotherapy visit: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/radiotherapy-explained
Join our radiotherapy forum to support one another, ask questions and share experiences: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/radiotherapy-side-effects-forum
Twitter: https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmillancancer
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest Britishcharities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer.
As well as helping with the medical needs of people affected by cancer, Macmillan also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care. Macmillan Cancer Support's goal is to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer in the UK.
History
The charity was founded, as the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer, in 1911 by Douglas Macmillan following the death of his father from the disease. In 1924 the name was changed to the National Society for Cancer Relief, which it retained until 1989 when it was changed to Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund, later changed again to Macmillan Cancer Relief. From 5 April 2006 Macmillan Cancer Relief became known as Macmillan Cancer Support as this more accurately reflects its role in supporting people living with cancer. It has adopted the principles of being a "source of support" and a "force for change".
By October 2017, Bannister had studied for sports leadership qualifications and accepted Busst’s invitation to run a new group he wanted to set up in partnership with MacmillanCancerSupport.
... turning into preventative cancer treatments ... Hello Magazine reports that a healthcare worker who worked for MacmillanCancerSupport told Kate she “was an inspiration to all patients.”.
One woman, who revealed she had worked with MacmillanCancerSupport, praised the Princess as "an inspiration to all patients." ... Cancer really does resonate with so many families." ... Maclean said, "We just had a little talk about cancer, really.".
Stopping to speak with members of the crowd after the service at St Mary Magdalene church, one woman who had worked for MacmillanCancerSupport told Kate that she is an "inspiration to all patients".