Cancer and pregnancy awareness week

Online community

Macmillan's Online Community is an online forum where you can talk with and meet people who are going through similar things to you. It is available 24/7.

Talking to your loved ones

You might find talking with someone close to you about how you are feeling helps. You can be honest about how you feel and how they can help you. We have advice about talking to people about cancer.

Your partner or close family members and friends will have their own feelings to cope with. There is also support available for them.

Mummy’s Star 

Mummy's Star is a charity that supports women who are diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy. They can help to put you in touch with other women and mums who have been in a similar situation.

Family, friends and a partner can usually help support you. Tell them the kind of help and support that would be best for you.

We have lots of information and advice about the ways cancer can impact your day to day life.

You might be worried about the impact cancer might have on your finances. You may be eligible for benefits or a Macmillan Grant. We also have information about the rising cost of living and the help available.

Travelling for medical appointments can be expensive if you are having regular treatment and tests. You may be able to get help with your travel costs.

If you work, you might be worried about how being diagnosed with cancer might affect this. We have advice about work and cancer.

The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. If you have any questions or just want to talk, we're here to help. Call us on 0808 808 00 00. You can also chat online with us, or email us.

You can also talk to your cancer doctor, nurse or any of the healthcare professionals in your team. Be honest with them about your feelings and worries. They can support you and often reassure you. If you need more specialised help, they can usually arrange this.