Small bowel cancer (also called small intestine cancer) is cancer that starts in the small bowel. Clinical Oncologist Katherine Aitkens explains bowel cancer in the video below. She gives an overview ...

Doug found a safe space to talk thanks to Bernie, his Macmillan Buddy. Read how one conversation helped him feel heard, supported and more in control.

The counselling service in partnership with Bupa is closed and no longer accepting referrals. If you need emotional help or someone to talk to, there is help available. Here are some of the different ...

A team of health professionals will work with you to plan the treatment that is best for you. Usually, if you have been diagnosed with cancer, a team of health professionals will work together to plan ...

If you are living with cancer and need financial help, you may be able to get a grant or loan. Find out more about the different types. If you have cancer and need financial help, you may be able to ...

Find out about the different types of cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, tests and treatment.

We have a range of translated cancer information in 16 languages. If you cannot find what you need you can request some translations in other languages. We also have an interpreter service on the ...

The Yorkshire Dales Mighty Hike starts in Skipton and follows the grassy trails of the river Aire and Pennine Way, past drystone walls, old mills, and beautiful bridges. Full marathon hikers will ...

Image: The diagram shows the body from the chest down to the thighs. The oesophagus is shown as a pipe that runs down to your stomach. The stomach is a muscular bag. Below the stomach is the small ...

Radiotherapy treats cancer by using high-energy rays to destroy the cancer cells. The pelvis is the lower part of the tummy (abdomen) between the hips. Using radiotherapy to treat cancer in the pelvis ...

Our Rapid Referral Guidelines are a NICE-endorsed summary of the guidelines for suspected cancer (NG12). They are designed to support GPs when referring patients for diagnostic tests.

At Macmillan, we research the changing needs of people living with cancer and the people who support them. We do this to help us deliver services and campaigns, and do whatever it takes to support ...