Find the support that is right for you
How we can help
Macmillan Online Community
The Online Community is a cancer forum where support is available 24 hours a day, in a safe environment. Whatever you need to talk about, find the support of thousands who understand what it's like to have cancer.
Information by email, from day one
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or you’re supporting someone who has, our trusted bite-sized information by email is here to help you through. Including:
- Information on the specific cancer type
- Treatment decisions and side effects
- Support with how you’re feeling
- Work, money and financial support
Answers to common questions
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Questions about treatment?
Whatever you need to ask about cancer or treatment, we are here for you:
- Contact our information specialists and nurses to ask your questions on 0808 239 1172, web chat or email.
- Sign up to trusted information by email from day one.
- Get information from other people with cancer through our Online Community. You can also get expert advice on our ask an expert pages.
- Our website has lots of information about cancer types and treatment. You can also answer 6 quick questions to get a personal guide based on your needs.
- Find cancer support services in your area.
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Questions about how you're feeling?
Whether you need - someone to listen or someone to chat to - we’re here:
- Contact our cancer support team on 0808 239 8573, web chat or email; they are here to listen and give support.
- Chat to other people with cancer on our Online Community.
- Find local support services and groups in your area.
- Register for a Macmillan Buddy - if you need to talk, we're here to listen. With a weekly call from one of our trained Macmillan Buddies, you don't have to face cancer alone.
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Questions about managing day to day tasks?
Cancer can have a big impact on your everyday life. Whatever you need support with, from doing the shopping and cooking to organising transport, we have practical tips and information to help you manage day-to-day tasks.
- Contact our cancer support team on 0808 239 2673, web chat or email.
- Sign up to trusted information by email from day one.
- Talk to other people with cancer on our Online Community.
- Find information and support with managing practical tasks on our website.
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Questions about money worries?
We know that cancer can cause lots of money worries. From how to manage the impact on your household budget, to what support may be available and how to access it – we are here to help you, whatever you need to ask.
- Contact our support line by calling on 0808 239 8319, web chat or email. You can select to speak to our money advisors about any money worries you might have.
- Sign up to trusted information by email from day one.
- Visit our website for information about managing money worries.
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Questions about work?
We know that cancer can cause problems at work, whether you’re employed or self-employed. Whatever you need to ask about cancer and your rights at work, we’re here for you:
- Sign up to trusted information by email from day one.
- Read our help with work information.