Hiking in winter may not be everyone’s idea of fun. But its unique charms include misty morning sunrises, crisp clear ...
An ultrasound scan uses sound waves to build up a picture of the internal organs. It can also be used to guide a a biopsy Depending on the type of ultrasound you are having, it may be done by a doctor ...
Polycythaemia vera (PV) is a type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow. Bone marrow is where blood cells are made. In PV, the body makes too many red blood cells. This can make the blood ...
Ibrutinib is also called Imbruvica®. It is a type of drug called a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). It belongs to a group of targeted therapy drugs known as cancer growth inhibitors. Kinases are ...
Trastuzumab emtansine is used to treat HER2 positive breast cancer. It is also called Kadcyla®. It is best to read this information with our general information about the type of cancer you have.
There is currently a high level of interest in weight-loss medications, particularly drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists (glucagon-like peptide-1). Common brand names include Ozempic, Wegovy, and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Choose from 12 stunning locations across UK and join 35,000 fellow hikers to raise life-changing funds for people living with cancer.
We’re here to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can. Whether you need help paying bills, advice on benefits or treatment, or just want to chat. Find out about the different ways we ...