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Talking about your cancer

A booklet aimed at helping people with cancer talk about their illness and understand other people's responses. We explore the value of putting feelings into words, and list organisations you can turn to when you need to talk. Size: A5 Pages: 64 Edition 6 - 2012 Download PDF here

Our tone of voice

Writing for Macmillan? Think D.U.A.S. That's driven, universal, active and straightforward – the Macmillan 'tone of voice'.These principles will help you to write clear, sparkling copy that expresses Macmillan's passion for supporting people affected by cancer.

Macmillan style guide

Macmillan’s style guide has been developed with love and care so anyone writing on behalf of the organisation can do so in a consistent and effective way. You see, whether we spell adviser with an E or an O may seem fairly trivial, but, in fact, if we really want our communications to be trusted and seen as authoritative, they need to be consistent at all times.

Children and young people

Booklets, audio tapes and CDs to help children and young people living with cancer. This section also includes a sponsorship form specifically for this audience.

Plain English

Think about your readerMake your communications easy to readAvoid jargon and acronymnsActive not passive

Your step-by-step guide to how Macmillan can help Many ...

Your step-by-step guide to how Macmillan can help Many of you already have plans to take part in cancer awareness initiatives. ... rrange afternoon tea or a coffee morning to get A people talking about cancer with health and social care professionals,

Information for carers

We provide information and support for those with the vital and demanding role of caring for someone with cancer.

Macmillan tone of voice

Macmillan's writing guidelines for tone of voice.

Macmillan grammar guide

For example:. Corin, Macmillan Cancer Support, Walthamstow, a balloon, the monkey. ... kickoff ( noun); kick off ( verb). media, the – when talking about ‘the media’, remember to think of it as a plural unit that always takes a plural verb or

Cancer support on your doorstep Northern Scotland

Here you can find a leaflet with information about cancer services in your area. Select the area you live in below and you'll find details of cancer information and support.