Macmillan Cancer Support (MCS) is one of the largest British charities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. It also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care
Macmillan Cancer Support (MCS) raise money to provide vital cancer services, research and campaign for better cancer care as well as to support the cancer workforce.
Information and Support
MCS also offers a range information on cancer types, diagnosis, treatments and impacts.
The charity provides emotional support in the form of cancer support specialists and cancer support groups. For more information and to find your nearest cancer support group follow this link.
Financial Advice
MCS offer a range of advice on financial support in the following areas:
- Rises in cost of living
- Managing household bills
- Understanding the benefit system
- Finding emotional support
at the following link.
Online Community
The MCS online community enables to share experiences, ask questions, or vent your emotions. Find forums about different cancer types, join conversations about the experience of having cancer, and have your questions answered by professionals. To find out more and to join follow this link.
Organisation search
The charity has also built a database of smaller charities and useful organisations, that deal more specifically with different types of cancer, follow this link to view the complete list.
Macmillan Support Line
The MCS Support Line, 0808 808 00 00, offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones.
Contact MCS
For a complete list of the ways to contact MCS follow this link.
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