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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
  • Young depressed woman on black background

    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

    '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
  • Older couple

    Cancer's emotional impact should be taken as seriously as physical effects

    Ciarán Devane
  • Close up of woman crying

    The emotional and psychological impact of cancer - live discussion

  • beauty masterclass

    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

  • battle scene

    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

  • A girl getting chemotherapy

    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

  • Sean Hagan and Johnny Pearson

    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
  • David Buchanan

    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
  • Workers In Offices

    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

  • Men having coffee at cafe

    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

  • purse

    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

    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

  • price tag

    Cancer's hidden price tag: lost earnings, extra expenses and higher bills

    Ciarán Devane
  • purse with little money

    The financial cost of cancer: live discussion

  • Socialising

    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

  • Bob Smith

    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

  • Andy Puddicombe

    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

  • Jonathan Acott survivor

    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

    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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