Living with cancer A year-long series looking at the issues faced by cancer patients and their carers following diagnosis and treatment. Paid for by Macmillan. All editorial controlled and overseen by the Guardian
What is the emotional impact of cancer? Discussion roundup The key points from our online discussion on the long-term and short-term pyschological impact of diagnosis and treatment. By Sarah Johnson
'Will I lose my hair?': how wigs can be essential in dealing with cancer Hairdressers and patients are realising that wigs can address the psychological effects of hair loss
Cancer's emotional impact should be taken as seriously as physical effects Ciarán Devane
The emotional and psychological impact of cancer - live discussion
Make-up workshops help women living with cancer look and feel good Forget the no make-up selfies, Hannah Partos meets the women for whom beauty masterclasses are a welcome break from the rigours of cancer
Having cancer is not a fight or a battle Why is military language used to describe cancer? These words are meant to help patients but can have the opposite effect, writes Kate Granger
How do you know when it's time to refuse treatment for incurable cancer? Kate Granger was diagnosed with terminal cancer aged 29 and chose to have palliative chemotherapy to prolong her life
Cancer survivor teams up with stem cell donor in bid for marathon glory The two men only met a few months ago and it is the first time a donor and a recipient will run the London Marathon together, writes Hannah Partos
World record-setting cancer survivor says disease changed his outlook Since being diagnosed with cancer at 23, David Buchanan has changed career and excelled in endurance cycling, writes Sarah Johnson
Work after cancer: what are the options and how can employers help? Work can provide cancer survivors with financial stability and can help the recovery process, explains Barbara Wilson
Why are men reluctant to talk about cancer? As new research suggests almost a quarter of men have never talked about cancer to a friend or relative, a new conversation is needed to save lives, says Robert Ince
The financial cost of cancer: discussion roundup The important points from our discussion on cancer's hidden price tag and the effect it has on patients
James Whale: 'Cancer hasn't changed me, I'm still miserable and difficult' The radio presenter tells Sarah Johnson how surviving kidney cancer inspired him to set up a charity to help others affected by the disease
Cancer's hidden price tag: lost earnings, extra expenses and higher bills Ciarán Devane
The financial cost of cancer: live discussion
Cancer patients should not feel pressure to bounce back to normal immediately Justin Stebbing Those who have been through treatment need time and understanding from family, friends and healthcare professionals, says Justin Stebbing
Advocacy scheme supports older people who have been diagnosed with cancer Bob Smith has helped Brian, who was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, feel more positive about himself
Mind over cancer: can meditation aid recovery? Trials have shown that mindfulness can increase calm and wellbeing, lead to better sleep and less physical pain, reports Matthew Jenkin
I haven't just survived cancer three times – I have thrived Since his first cancer diagnosis, Jonathan Acott has challenged the 'rest is best' theory by running marathons and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Young cancer survivors need support into education and employment Study shows young people with cancer are falling behind in their studies and are worried about their future
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