There is an abundance of physical, emotional and financial support available for individuals and family members affected by cancer. This page will direct you towards ways to access help, as well as providing information about cancer signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Macmillan Cancer support
Whether you’re worried about money or practical issues, have questions about treatment, or just want someone to listen, you can call the Macmillan support helpline, which is open 7 days a week 8am-8pm: 0808 808 00 00
Macmillan Cancer Support provides physical, emotional and financial support to those through diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
About Cancer – The following video from Macmillan Cancer Support refers to the development of cancer and how it can be treated:
Diagnosis
Treatment
Financial Concerns and Cancer
Whether you’re employed, self-employed or retired, coping with cancer or caring for someone living with cancer, often causes financial concern.
Information on managing outgoings, talking to employers, and available grants/support is available.
Macmillan’s Online Community
The Macmillan Online Community understands what it’s like to have cancer. It is an online cancer forum with over 80,000 members; and they have all been there. Support is available 24 hours a day, in a safe environment.
Available Resources
Over 180 booklets are available, offering information on different types of cancer, and the emotional and financial impacts of cancer. You can download them, or order a free physical copy.
Supporting someone with Cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan provides information to those supporting a loved one with cancer:
- Emotional effects of caring, and talking about your feelings,
- Your relationship with the person you care for and your relationship with other people whilst you are caring
- How to talk to someone you know with cancer
Carers UK
- A support charity for those with a caring role.
- A platform for carers to communicate on, sharing experiences and offering support.
- The website provides a wealth of information and support to those caring for someone, click here.
Macmillan Cancer Support offers carers to connect through an online community blog of carers: click here.
Cancer Research
Cancer Research UK offers information and advice on Coping with Cancer, both practically and emotionally.