Cancerbackup: About us

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About us

Cancerbackup merged with Macmillan Cancer Support in April 2008. We provide the same high quality, expertly developed information about cancer, and now we can make it available to everyone who needs it. Our vision is for all people affected by cancer to have the information they want, when they want it - find out more on the main Macmillan website.


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How we can help

We provide expert, up-to-date information in plain English online, in our publications and through our cancer information specialist nurses who can answer any question on any cancer, by phone, by email or in a local centre.


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Where our information comes from

All of our information is written and reviewed by specialists - find out more about our editorial processes.


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Who we are

To find our more about Cancerbackup, you can read about our history or our cancer information and support services. You can find out more about Macmillan Cancer Support on the main Macmillan website, www.macmillan.org.uk.



Get support

Want to talk to a specialist cancer nurse? Call free on 0808 800 1234.

Need emotional support? Call Cancerline free on 0808 808 2020.

Find out about other ways to get support on the main Macmillan website.