Macmillan Cancer Support and Virgin Money are urging people to access support as tens of thousands of young adults with cancer face the devastating impact of the spiralling cost of living Younger people with cancer (18–39-year olds) are being hit hard by the cost of living crisis, according to new…

We’re a nation famed for our love of the classic cup of tea, however the eyebrow-raising results of a new poll* by Macmillan Cancer Support to mark the return of Coffee Morning suggest that the country is divided when it comes to crafting our perfect cuppa. The UK’s leading cancer…

Record numbers are turning to Macmillan Cancer Support for financial help. Patients are already having to delay or cancel travelling to medical appointments for cost reasons which could have major implications on both health and prognosis, with concerns that ‘the worst is yet to come’ this winter’. The charity has…

Macmillan Cancer Support has announced that Gemma Peters, currently Chief Executive of Blood Cancer UK, will be its new CEO. Peters said: “I am delighted to be joining the brilliant Macmillan team, having long admired and personally seen Macmillan’s impact for families affected by cancer. “Building a strong organisation that…

Responding to the UK Government’s ‘Plan for Patients’ released today, Minesh Patel, Head of Policy at Macmillan Cancer Support says: “It’s simply not good enough that the Secretary of State has failed to recognise the bleak situation in cancer care, and the crucial need for a plan to address this. …

Responding to July 2022’s Cancer Waiting Times data for England, Minesh Patel, Head of Policy at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “Today’s figures show the huge challenge still facing NHS cancer services, with tens of thousands of people waiting far too long for diagnosis or vital treatment. …

Macmillan Cancer Support’s brand-new analysis of NHS England Cancer Waiting Times statistics shows a huge increase in people waiting longer than they should for treatment compared with 10 years ago: · Numbers waiting too long for cancer treatment in England currently almost 500% higher than same time a decade ago …

Macmillan Cancer Support has released a series of stunning portraits of celebrities and people affected by cancer to mark the return of Coffee Morning. The photographs — shot by photographer Rankin — bring to life the importance of connection through shared experience. The series brings together renowned news reporter and…

Responding to June 2022’s Cancer Waiting Times data for England, Minesh Patel, Head of Policy at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “Today’s data illustrates the huge strain the cancer care system is still under, with many people anxiously waiting far too long to receive results and start treatment that could…