‘I’ve lost friends since my cancer diagnosis. People withdrew from me’ Macmillan Cancer Support said that so-called ‘cancer ghosting’ is leading to patients feeling they are facing the disease ‘alone’ The Independent UK · 12h ago
Six-year-old gathers thousands of sweet tubs for a cancer charity scheme Teddy Michaelides, a seven-year-old from Netley, Hampshire, has turned a local recycling problem into a campaign involving thousands of plastic confectionery tubs. Teddy began collecting the tubs after learning that the plastic containers used for sweets, chocolates and crackers could not be recycled through normal household collections in his area.… The Times of India · Sep 22
Prostate cancer cases surge in UK as charity warns against ‘myths’ preventing men getting checked New data indicates 100,000 more men have prostate cancer than in 2020 The Independent UK · Aug 21
Funeral director spent £42,000 on Center Parcs and Italy holidays while stealing charity donations from grieving families Robert Bush also sold false funeral plans worth more than £500,000 in total, covering more than 200 people The Independent UK · Jul 29
King Charles creates ‘instant bond’ with cancer patients at hospital centre visit Charles was cheered by patients and staff at York Hospital as he toured the site ahead of the opening of the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Cancer Centre The Independent UK · May 26
Mum who spent eight years fighting mouth cancer celebrates Christmas without disease Clare Davis-Eaton was diagnosed with metastatic base of tongue cancer after finding a lump on her neck The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
Vets brought in to help with human health in ‘UK first’ scheme Vets will now be encouraged to check up on farmers when they are out in rural communities The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
Voices: ‘They saw my fear and tears and understood’ – why Macmillan nurses are so vital when you have cancer COMMENT: British political journalist Nick Robinson on the incredible care he received from his Macmillan nurse, and why their support, empathy and knowledge is so important to people with cancer The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
Charity closures soar by three-quarters as stalling donations and cost of living crisis blamed Oxfam warned that charities are being ‘asked to do more with less, at the very moment people need us most’ as new data shows that charity closures are soaring The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025
Urgent action needed to make UK cancer care fair, charity warns Macmillan Cancer Support said too many patients feel they need to be ‘in the right place, at the right time’. Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025
Ewan McGregor channels Trainspotting character as he braves the shave for cancer charity Ewan McGregor has “braved the shave” and cut all his hair off to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Scottish actor Ewan McGregor shaves his head to 'stand with people with cancer' SCOTTISH actor Ewan McGregor has “braved the shave” and cut all his hair off in to help raise funds for a cancer charity ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025
The best supermarket cakes to bring with you to a Macmillan Coffee Morning From M&S to Co-op and Asda, shop these showstoppers The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Macmillan coffee morning is happening soon – these are the best board games to play Forget Trivial Pursuit – our pick of the best board games will elevate your next get-together The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025 Cancer patients must speak to doctors before taking weight-loss jabs – charity Macmillan said it had seen a noticeable increase in calls to its free support line on taking the drugs during treatment.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025 When women are having cancer symptoms dismissed, no wonder they turn to toxic ‘wellness’ LET’S UNPACK THAT: Cancer cases are on the rise in young people but misdiagnosis remains an issue, with everything from anxiety to menopause named as the culprit. Helen Coffey investigates why women in particular are more at risk of having their pain overlooked – and whether mistrust in medicine is…
Golf Monthly · May 29, 2025 Assistant Pro Completes World’s Longest Golf Marathon After Remarkable 24+ Hour Challenge Englishman Isaac Rowlands played for over 32 hours continuously at Lofoten Links to break the previous world record
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025 The Guardian Advertising Awards 2025: winners revealed QVC, EuroMillions, Audible, R.M. Williams and Macmillan Cancer Support were winners at the Guardian’s 2025 Advertising Awards – celebrating scale, influence and integrity.
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025 Macmillan accused of ‘betrayal’ over plan to axe cancer benefits advice service Exclusive: Charity says it is to scrap £14m-a-year specialist service as current arrangements are unaffordable
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 King shares how his cancer experience brought ‘very best of humanity’ into focus Charles wrote a personal message reflecting on his diagnosis and praising the work of cancer charities, ahead of hosting a Palace reception.
Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025 King and Queen to host palace reception to celebrate work of cancer groups The parents of the late Dame Deborah James, as well as stars Adele Roberts, Ashley Cain and Richard E Grant, have been invited to the event next week.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025 Tell us: have you received a Macmillan Cancer Support hardship grant? We want to hear from people who have been helped by Macmillan as well as people who have worked for or with the charity
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025 Macmillan Cancer Support cuts quarter of staff and scraps hardship scheme Exclusive: Charity says it has made drastic changes to safeguard future as Guardian finds it spent £100m more than it raised over last six years
Woman & Home · Jan 15, 2025 Kate Middleton's update on her cancer recovery in first personal message of 2025 The Princess of Wales shared a special message praising The Royal Marsden for their care and included a new update on her recovery
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024 Black cancer patients in England less likely to feel supported in hospital, says charity Macmillan Cancer Support criticises unacceptable variations in people’s cancer care