Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support: information and support for people living with cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support is a UK-based charity focused on providing information and support to people affected by cancer. Its website organises resources around the cancer journey, from concerns about cancer and diagnosis to treatment, life after treatment and supporting someone else. The charity also addresses practical concerns such as money worries and financial support.

Information and support services

The organisation offers a range of information resources, including a cancer types A to Z, booklets and resources, and guidance on diagnosis, treatment and after-treatment. It also provides a dedicated section on money and cancer, covering financial support and work-related questions. Visitors can find local support through an area-based search.

Online community

Macmillan runs an Online Community, described as an online cancer forum where people can connect and share experiences. The community is accessible via a separate website and is presented as a space for peer support.

Fundraising and events

The charity fundraises to support its work. Its website lists various fundraising activities and events, including the Macmillan Coffee Morning, Brave the Shave, Longest Day Golf, Mighty Hikes, and a search tool to find fundraising events. It also accepts donations and provides information on gifts in wills (legacies).

Get involved and professional resources

Beyond individual support, Macmillan offers resources for professionals and volunteers, with dedicated contact emails for volunteering, media enquiries, and people services. The site includes a professional membership login and a volunteering section.

Contact and practical information

The charity provides a support line on 0808 808 00 00. Additional contact emails are available for specific purposes: coffee@macmillan.org.uk for Coffee Morning enquiries, volunteering@macmillan.org.uk for volunteering, media@macmillan.org.uk for media, and peopleservices@macmillan.org.uk for people services.