Worried about cancer
Find information about what cancer is, and its causes and risk factors. And learn about signs and symptoms, genetics and screening tests.
Being diagnosed with cancer
Find information about tests and scans, and information to help you understand your diagnosis.
Cancer types
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, you can order free information about the cancer. Our cancer information booklets talk about diagnosis, treatments, side effects, and after treatment. They also have some information about emotional, practical, and financial issues.
Impacts of cancer
Cancer can affect your feelings, money and physical health. Find information about the emotional, practical, physical and financial impacts of cancer, including information about working when diagnosed with cancer.
Having treatment and after treatment ends
Find information about different treatment types, making decisions about treatment, and side effects. Learn about what to expect when cancer treatment ends. There is also information about advanced cancer, and what to expect if you or someone you know is nearing the end of life.
Supporting someone who has cancer
If your partner, family member, friend of colleague has cancer, we have information to help you with the practical, emotional and financial impacts of supporting them.
Audiobooks, other languages and easy read booklets
Get information that's right for you. We have information in 16 languages, and a large range of audiobooks and easy read booklets.
Updates about our information
We have taken the difficult decision to reduce the number of information booklets we make available in print. Once the current stock of these titles run out they won’t be reprinted.
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We have a comprehensive range of cancer information and support resources online. Visit the Macmillan website to access a wealth of materials and support services to help you during your journey.
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