The oesophagus can also be called the gullet. This is the tube that runs from the mouth to the stomach, and is part of the digestive system. Cancer can develop anywhere in the oesophagus. We have more ...

Feeling anxious is a natural reaction when you have or have had cancer. But if it is affecting your daily life, you may need extra help and support. Feeling anxious is a natural reaction when you have ...

Gallbladder cancer is rare. About 1,100 people in the UK are diagnosed with it each year. It is most common in people over 75. It is more common in women than men. The gallbladder is a small pouch ...

The Macmillan Support Line helps people with cancer by giving free advice and support, including help with money worries. Read our blog to learn more about how we can help.

This guidance is designed to help professionals manage the consequences of cancer treatment for their patients.

Leading oncologist and Macmillan Cancer Support’s Chief Medical Officer talks on the misleading cancer claims around anti-parasitic drug, ivermectin. I have been an oncologist long enough to see many ...

There is a lot in the news about weight loss injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. These are sometimes called GLP-1 drugs (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists). These drugs work by ...

Living with cancer and neurodiversity can make some aspects of managing diagnosis and treatment challenging. There is support available for people with cancer. Your healthcare team can give you ...

The latest analysis from Macmillan Cancer Support shows that the number of people living with cancer in the UK has risen to almost 3.5 million, the highest figure ever reported. There will be almost ...

Our local cancer support search in partnership with the Cancer Care Map is here to help. Whether you are looking for support with being diagnosed or help with how you are feeling. It’s a simple online ...

A cancer diagnosis is a fact wrapped in doubt. When a diagnosis arrives it triggers more uncertainties about outcomes. Clinical protocols, research data and past experience can help explain to a ...

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 ...