The thyroid is a small gland in the front of your neck, just below your voicebox (larynx). The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system. This system makes hormones that help control the way your ...

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Stay up to date with the latest from Macmillan. Improving care for LGBTQ+ people living with cancer Join this online course to discover what steps you can take in your role to help LGBTQ+ communities ...

Disclaimer - From 30 May 2024, the APPG on Cancer will cease to exist and this page will not be updated. This is because during the Dissolution period there are no MPs and APPGs. The All-Party ...

An ulcerating cancer wound is when a tumour grows and breaks through the skin, creating a wound. Doctors sometimes call them fungating cancer wounds or malignant wounds. When a tumour grows, it can ...

Secondary brain cancer is cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the brain. It may also be called brain metastases or a secondary brain tumour. It is a type of advanced cancer.

If your partner, relative or friend has died, you may find it hard to cope with your emotions and the practical things you have to do. We have information to help you cope with some of the feelings or ...

Feeling anxious is a natural reaction when you have or have had cancer. But if it is affecting your daily life, you may need extra help and support. Feeling anxious is a natural reaction when you have ...

Cancer survival rates in the UK are as much as 25 years behind other European countries. Our analysis suggests if the UK’s survival rates matched the best in Europe, thousands more people who are ...

This guide gives healthcare professionals with the evidence and guidance they need to integrate physical activity into the cancer pathway.

In this blog,Dr Hannah Tharmalingam reflects on the disappointing progress that has been made in the area of health inequalities over the past decade. Health inequalities describe the systematic ...

There is a lot in the news about weight loss injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. These are sometimes called GLP-1 drugs (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists). These drugs work by ...