Macmillan Information and Support Centre - Macclesfield Hospital

A huge 💚THANK YOU💚 to our wonderful dedicated teams of cancer nurse specialists working in cancer services, supporting patients being diagnosed and treated for cancer both at Macclesfield Hospital and The Christie at Macclesfield.

We are blessed to work alongside such caring, compassionate and knowledgeable professionals providing personalised care to our patients.

Pictured here are our colleagues in haematology, acute oncology, lung, colorectal and upper GI alongside our Lead Cancer Nurse.

For more information phone us on 01625 663128 or email us [email protected]

Gemma, one of our Macclesfield wigologists, with one of our patients trying on wigs in our wig fitting room. Drop in or call us to enquire more about our wig fitting service. 💚

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“I am so glad I went. There’s nothing like 12 women in a room talking b***s, horrible experiences and feeling alone to bring out the camaraderie, laughter and tears. Here I was being hugged again. I was not alone. We all got it. We all felt the same. It was both hugely reassuring and uplifting.”

Read more feedback from patients who had treatment for breast cancer in Macclesfield and attended an in-person Moving Forward course at the end of their treatment.

Facilitated by Breast Cancer Now the course runs face to face in Macclesfield about four to five times a year and acknowledges that you may not always feel ‘back to normal ‘ when treatment ends.

Interested to know more please get in touch with us.

Have you been on a Moving Forward Course? Share your own thoughts with us here…

Moving Forward with Breast Cancer Now: our stories We asked women who attended the Macclesfield Moving Forward course in Feb 2025 to tell us how they felt about the course and what it brought to their lives.

That’s us… 💚

In partnership with Citizens Advice Cheshire North, our local Macmillan Benefits Advisors are here to help you claim the benefits you might be entitled to.

They will conduct a free assessment to identify eligible benefits like PIP, Attendance Allowance, Universal Credit and ESA. They can offer help completing complex application forms.

Key findings from Macmillan Cancer Support research reveal that:

💚 Four in five cancer patients in the UK face an average financial hit of £570 to £891 per month.

💚 Three in four people with cancer experience a loss of income.

💚 Over half of patients see an increase in daily living costs including things like increased energy bills and travel.

Our Macmillan Benefits Advisors are here to help money be one less worry.

Contact Sue and Claire to be referred to our Macmillan Benefits Advisor on 01625 663128 or 663129 or email [email protected] or drop into our service based in the reception area of The Christie at Macclesfield.

Experiencing taste changes while on treatment? World Cancer Research Fund has lots of tips to help with this.

Cancer and cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and certain medications can affect the way food and drinks taste. Food may taste unpleasant, bland, metallic, sweet or salty. Though these taste changes are often temporary, there are things you can do to help, like serving foods cold or at room temperature.

For more info on taste changes and answers to common questions about diet during cancer and treatment, information, tips and recipes: https://www.wcrf.org/living-well/health-guides-cookbooks/eat-well-during-cancer/

Ahead of , Melanoma UK was represented at an event held at 10 Downing Street, bringing together charities, people with lived experience, and professionals working on the frontline of cancer care.

Our CEO, Tracy Paine , attended alongside organisations from across the rare and less common cancer community, including fellow members of Cancer52.

Events like this matter. They reflect growing collaboration between charities and government, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for everyone affected by cancer.

🌍 World Cancer Day
4 February 2026 🌍

Today is about coming together, raising awareness, and recognising that every cancer experience is unique. At Macmillan Information and Support in Macclesfield, we see every day that cancer affects far more than just physical health — it impacts emotional wellbeing, family life, finances, work, and identity.

As we reflect on World Cancer Day, we’re also taking a moment to look back on Claire and Sue’s two and a half years in post, supporting people affected by cancer across Macclesfield. During this time, they have worked alongside individuals and families to address their unique needs — listening, guiding, advocating, and helping people feel less alone at some of the most challenging points in their lives.

The photos we’re sharing today capture just some of the initiatives and resources we’ve introduced to better support people affected by cancer — safe spaces to talk, practical support, wellbeing activities, and connections that make a real difference.

💚 Thank you to everyone who has accessed the service, supported our work, and helped us continue to grow.

Today, and every day, we stand with people affected by cancer — because no one should face it alone.

Ahead of this Wednesday the King paid a surprise visit to participants of Sandringham parkrun yesterday, organised in partnership with the charity Move Against Cancer and Sandringham's 5K Your Way group.

5K Your Way encourages anyone impacted by cancer to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at more than 120 designated parkrun events across the UK and Ireland on the last Saturday of each month - bringing communities together through movement, friendship and encouragement.

Have you discovered our local Parkrun in Macclesfield? Macclesfield 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer You can join them on the last Saturday of the month meeting at the bandstand at 08:45 in South Park. Or why not join them afterwards at the Park Tavern for a coffee and the chance to meet others affected by cancer? Their ambassadors super friendly and will give you a warm welcome. What’s stopping you?

Let us know in the comments below if you’ve tried 5K Your Way.

Want to know more message us [email protected]

Photo credit: Aaron Chown/PA