MacMillan cancer information and support
Cancer Information and Support
Cancer Information and Support
Cancer Information and Support
If you, or someone you care about, has been diagnosed with cancer, MacMillan are there to help. Find out how they can support you and get information about different types of cancer and treatment options.
Radiotherapy explained
Cancer Information and Support
Cancer Information and Support
Radiotherapy uses high energy rays (radiation) to treat cancer. Radiotherapy is used to cure some types of cancer or to relieve symptoms.
Booklets and Resources
Cancer Information and Support
Booklets and Resources
MacMillan offer a range of cancer information resources about diagnosis, treatment and well-being. You can browse the resources by format of by topic.
Cancer Care Map is a simple, online resource that aims to help you find cancer support services in your local area wherever you are in the UK. Cancer Care Map is run by The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund charity.
Maggie's Newcastle is a space for being together or for a moment alone, for getting going again or for meeting people who just get it.
Live Well with cancer cares about helping people in North Tyneside to live life fully with and beyond a cancer diagnosis.
'Passport to My Health and Wellbeing' is a way to help people along their journey and empower them to keep on top of important information.
The Passport is designed to help people who are struggling with poor mental health, and who are affected by long-term conditions including cancer, cope with attending appointments and treatment.
You, and the healthcare team looking after you, can use the passport to log important information during your diagnosis and treatment.
The charity, Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care, specialise in transporting cancer patients to and from hospital for their chemotherapy and/or Radiotherapy treatment, free of charge.