A team of specialists meet to talk about the best treatment for you. They are called a multidisciplinary team (MDT). The MDT look at national treatment guidelines or the latest evidence for the type ...

Macmillan has spent more than 100 years helping people living with cancer. From the moment someone is diagnosed with cancer, we're there with all the information, support and guidance they need, to ...

Nivolumab is also called Opdivo ®. It is a type of immunotherapy drug called a checkpoint inhibitor. Nivolumab can be given on its own or in combination with other drugs to treat many different types ...

Hormonal therapy for breast cancer can sometimes cause pain in the joints and muscles. Joint pain is also a common symptom of the menopause. Joint pain is probably caused by a decrease in oestrogen ...

One of the easiest ways to begin training for your Mighty Hike is by exploring your local area. You might be surprised by how many suitable routes are close by. Parks, woodland tr ...

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is one of the biggest challenges anyone can face and Jeremy Clarkson’s decision to speak openly about his own experience on Clarkson’s Farm has prompted many people to ...

These NICE‑endorsed rapid referral guidelines (NG12) support GPs to assess suspected cancer symptoms and choose appropriate referral pathways. Browse guidance by cancer type, with recommendations on ...

If you have been diagnosed with cancer or care for someone who does, Macmillan is here for you. We have different services across Northern Ireland that you can access and find the right information ...

Cancer can affect your feelings, money and physical health. Find out about the possible impacts of cancer and get information and support to help you cope.

Cancer drugs are often used to treat lung cancer. Immunotherapy drugs are a type of cancer drug. They make the immune system become more active. This makes the drugs better at finding and attacking ...

This morning, on World Cancer Day, Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care launched a new National Cancer Plan for England. This marks a major opportunity to improve the lives of ...

Rectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the rectum. It is also called cancer of the rectum. The rectum (back passage) is part of the large bowel, which is part of the digestive system. The large ...