Macmillan Cancer Support

Gardening can be so much more than just a hobby 🌿 It’s a chance to spend time outdoors, stay active, and enjoy nature - something many people find beneficial during and after a cancer diagnosis. GP and Macmillan Lead Medical Advisor Dr Anthony Cunliffe joined @nationalgardenscheme Chief Executive Richard Claxton to discuss the health benefits of gardening, from improving physical health to boosting mental wellbeing. We spent the day supporting our community partners at @selfhelpuk as they helped transform Diana’s garden - a space that has brought her comfort, purpose, and strength during a challenging time. Their conversation highlighted how physical activity and time in nature can play an important role in recovery. 💚 Why not get outside this week and experience the benefits for yourself?

“It’s okay to say it out loud.” Join the @emmerdale cast as they welcome Errol to The Woolpack, to talk about the impact cancer can have on you and your loved ones. Cancer is the biggest challenge many people will ever face, and we’re here to support everyone affected, every step of the way. Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Advisers are available on our free, confidential Support Line where you can ask questions or talk through your feelings. Call from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year on 0808 258 3000.

We’ve signed it. Have you? ✍️⁠ ⁠ At a time when division could so easily pull us all apart, we want to celebrate the people, the communities and the projects helping to hold us all together instead.⁠ ⁠ That is why we’ve joined A Million Acts of Hope - to celebrate the care, compassion and generosity happening in communities across the UK right now.⁠ ⁠ From fishermen to farmers, big city folk to those in our smallest villages, we see it every day in our work to make UK cancer care fair – people, groups, communities coming together to support people living with cancer who aren’t getting the treatment and care they need simply because of who they are or where they live.⁠ ⁠ Real change in cancer care starts with those who know the challenges best - our communities themselves. That is what our Fair Cancer Care campaign is all about. We know that while cancer isn’t fair, the care people receive should be.⁠ ⁠ So please sign the thank you card today, via our link in bio. Help us make some noise to celebrate the unsung heroes who, every day, are involved in so many quiet acts of kindness and hope.

“The consultant started with ‘I’m sorry…’ and from that point on, I kind of stopped listening.”⁠ ⁠ When Steven was diagnosed with advanced bladder cancer and prostate cancer, everything changed in an instant.⁠ ⁠ “I felt numb and lost the ability to focus as my mind went into a spin. It took a long time to sink in.⁠ ⁠ “I had been losing weight, but I just put it down to an active lifestyle. I had pains in my lower abdomen, fatigue and changes in my mood. I thought it was stress, long hours, and just being tired. It was blood in my urine that was the signal to go to the doctors”⁠ ⁠ Steven went on to have radical surgery to remove his bladder.⁠ ⁠ “My surgeon later told me that had I not acted immediately, my life expectancy would have been no more than two months.⁠ ⁠ “The diagnosis and surgery had a huge effect on my wife and I, and all our close family. I couldn’t work, we had debts to cope with, and there was the constant worry of whether the cancer would come back.⁠ ⁠ “One of the most important things I did was walk through the door of a Macmillan Information and Support Centre. Until you need it, you don’t realise what’s out there. Macmillan helped to get me through the most difficult period of my life.”⁠ ⁠ With support from those around him, Steven slowly began to rebuild his life after cancer. Wanting to help others facing similar experiences, he went on to start a cancer support group in south Buckinghamshire.⁠ ⁠ “I started the group and ran it as Chairman for the first year. I’m pleased to say it’s still running with over a hundred members.”⁠ ⁠ It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer, as they aren’t always obvious. Thank you for sharing your story Steven 💚⁠ ⁠ If you’re worried about cancer or need support, we’re here for you.⁠ ⁠ You can find more information about bladder cancer on our website using the link in bio.

Today, we’re highlighting hope 💚 Meet Will, Kimberley and Dylan, who are sharing the mental health struggles they experienced during cancer treatment and the moments of hope they’ve held onto along the way. These are the kinds of thoughts often written quietly in notes apps, rarely spoken out loud, but deeply felt. Cancer doesn’t just affect the body. It can have a profound impact on mental health too, and no one should face that alone. Whether you need someone to talk to, practical advice, or emotional support, we are here for you every step of the way. 💚

Our partnership with Emmerdale and Cain Dingle’s prostate cancer storyline is helping to show the reality of what a cancer diagnosis can do to someone’s life and how it can affect you and your loved ones, both physically and mentally. Whether you’re a regular viewer of Emmerdale and have been affected by this storyline, or simply need someone to talk to, we’re extending the opening hours of our Support Line tonight so you can get free, confidential information and advice.

It 👏 doesn’t 👏 define 👏 you. 👏 As we celebrate #InternationalNursesDay, let’s take a sneak peek at some upcoming content with one of our incredible nurses, Yasmin. 💚 Full video dropping soon ⏳

Today, and every day, we’re celebrating nurses who provide invaluable support for people living with cancer. 💚 Who are you celebrating today? Let us know in the comments! 💬 If you need to talk about your diagnosis and treatment, our experienced cancer nurses are available on our Support Line every day from 8am-8pm, on 0808 808 00 00. Find out more about our nurses via our link in bio.

“People can’t connect with you because they don’t understand. And that makes you feel very lonely and isolated.” Andy is living with cancer and dementia, which presents its own unique challenges for treatment. In this latest episode of The Cancer Professionals podcast, we discuss the discussion of why person-centred care, clear communication, and greater dementia awareness are essential in supporting people living with cancer and their families. Search ‘The Cancer Professionals’ on your preferred streaming platform or find the link to this latest episode in our Stories.

Ever wondered what the team gets up to on Mighty Hike event day? Join Luke as he gives us an insight into what the big day entails. From early starts and warm ups, to on site shopping and some of the best catering (ever), Macmillan Mighty Hikes are one of a kind and we can’t wait to welcome you all again this year! The first of the 2026 Mighty Hikes takes place in Norfolk this weekend, and we have 11 more locations to choose from if you’re still thinking about signing up. 🥾 You can find out more about how to get involved in our bio.

“Without that support network, it would have been tougher to deal with… You realise you’re not on your own.” Join the @emmerdale cast as they welcome Errol to The Woolpack, to talk about Cain's cancer diagnosis storyline and how important it is to reach out for help. Cancer is the biggest challenge many people will ever face, and we’re here to support everyone affected, every step of the way. We have a number of services and support available, and our Online Community, with over 80,000 members, is a free, safe space for you to connect with others facing similar experiences. If you have questions or simply want to talk to someone who knows what you’re going through, head to the link in our bio.

Lee was diagnosed with blood cancer just before his 47th birthday. Since then, his whole life has changed. The impact of his diagnosis and the side effects of treatment meant Lee couldn’t continue with his work or his passion for cycling. He shut down and silently struggled just as much with his mental health as he did with his physical diagnosis. Lee spent the day with artist @artistmackenzie , sharing insights into how cancer had impacted his life and what he’s doing to encourage others to speak up about their health. After hearing Lee’s story, Mackenzie created an incredible piece of artwork representing everything he had heard during their time together. Cancer is the biggest challenge many people will ever face. It can change everything - your body, your relationships, your work, your finances and the future you imagined. Our mission is to make cancer care fairer for everyone, whoever they are and wherever they live. We are here for you. Watch the full video on YouTube! This film has been directed by @joe___bloom 💚