Trastuzumab emtansine is also called Kadcyla ®. It is used to treat HER2 positive breast cancer. Trastuzumab emtansine is a type of drug called an antibody drug conjugate (ADC). It is made up of 2 ...

Purchase your place with IRONMAN then register with Team Macmillan by clicking the green ‘Register today’ button. Macmillan will reimburse 30% of the sponsorship (not including Gift Aid) you raise, up ...

We know that great care starts with you. As a Macmillan Professional, we'll provide you with learning courses and grants, clinical updates and networking events to support you in your role. Education ...

The causes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma are mostly unknown. But some things may increase your risk of developing it. Doctors do not know exactly what causes non-Hodgkin lymphoma. But some things may ...

Nivolumab is also called Opdivo ®. It is a type of immunotherapy drug called a checkpoint inhibitor. Nivolumab can be given on its own or in combination with other drugs to treat many different types ...

If you are living with cancer, you may be able to get help with health costs. Find out more about financial support for things like prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports, dental treatment and eye ...

When you are affected by cancer, you may be able to get benefits to help with extra costs and support you if you need to stop working. Benefits are payments from the government to people who need ...

Parenteral nutrition (PN) means having nutrients and fluid directly into the bloodstream. It is a type of tube feeding for nutrition support. It is usually used when a person cannot take nutrients in ...

Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer and primary peritoneal cancer are often similar to other conditions. Find out when your GP should offer you cancer tests. a change in your ...

Starting and finishing at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Tour de 4 offers 4 incredible rides for all abilities. Sign up today to take part for Macmillan and help support Sir Chris Hoy's mission to bring ...

Being outside and active is part of a healthy lifestyle. Sunlight helps our bodies make vitamin D. This is important for strong bones and teeth, and it reduces the risk of some illnesses. However, you ...

The pituitary gland is a small, oval-shaped gland at the base of the brain, behind the bridge of the nose. It is below the nerves that lead to and from the eyes. These are called the optic nerves. The ...