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The charity was founded 1911 [4] as the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer, by Douglas Macmillan following the death of his father from the disease. In 1924, the name was changed to the National Society for Cancer Relief, which it retained until 1989 when it was changed to Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund, later changed again to Macmillan Cancer Relief.
Harold John Burkhill BEM (born January 1939) is an English fundraiser who was awarded a British Empire Medal for his effort, particularly to fight cancer. Since 2007, he has been raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support under the moniker "Man with the Pram" while dressed in an outfit consisting of a green curly wig.
Cancer support groups can provide both emotional and informational support. However, many online cancer support groups skew towards providing more informational support. [4] For example, cancer support groups may also share information regarding available treatments, managing side effects, or negotiating accommodations from a workplace.
The Cancer Support Community (CSC) focuses on three areas of support: direct service delivery, research, and advocacy.. The organization includes an international network of Affiliates that offer social and emotional support for people impacted by cancer, as well as a community of support available online and over the phone.
Douglas Macmillan MBE FRSS (10 August 1884 – 9 January 1969) was an English civil servant, vegetarianism activist and founder of the Macmillan Cancer Support charity, now one of the largest charities in the UK.
Informal caregivers are a major form of support for the cancer patient because they provide most care outside of the hospital environment. This support includes: Physical support: management of side effects and late effects of treatment [1] [4] [5] [6] and assistance with personal tasks such as bathing. [5] [6] Emotional support [4] [5] [6]
Support groups, education, counseling and related activities can help reduce stress experienced by breast cancer patients, improve their ability to cope and deal with the uncertainties, challenges and life complications that accompany the disease and also enable them to make more effective use of health services.
Macmillan provides information about cancer through its Information Standard accredited website, free printed and recorded materials, telephone support line and over 170 local cancer information and support services nationwide 109.231.192.149 14:02, 7 January 2016 (UTC)