Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service - Doncaster

06/10/2025

Healthy breasts come in all shapes, sizes, and densities - it’s important to recognise when something’s not right. Checking your breasts for any unusual changes can help discover breast cancer early.
Checking your breasts can help you become familiar with the normal look and feel of your breasts and pecs, making it easier to identify any changes. These changes might include lumps, swelling, skin texture changes, or unusual pain. Early detection is crucial for breast cancer. If you notice anything unusual during a monthly self-exam, it is important to consult your GP

01/10/2025

Every year, around 56,000 women in the UK will receive a breast cancer diagnosis – and around 400 men a year in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer - at least 30% are preventable
The causes of breast cancer aren’t fully understood. The genes you inherit, your environment, and how you live your life all play a part in contributing to your risk of developing breast cancer. https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/about-breast-cancer/ to find some of the most common breast cancer questions answered, including how breast cancer develops, how common it is and how your hormones play a role in determining your level of risk.
Male risk figures may seem low in comparison to the women’s figures every year, but it’s still too high and in men its often discovered later, so it is vital that more men become aware of the causes and signs of breast cancer and what they can do to reduce their risk of getting this devastating disease. Head to https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/reduce-your-risk/breast-cancer-in-men/ for more information

23/09/2025

☕✨ Community Cuppa is back!

Join us for free brews, biscuits & a warm welcome.
💬 Chat with Kelly (Care Co-ordinator) & guest speakers.
💜 Get support with day-to-day health & social worries.

🗓 Thursday 2nd October 2025
⏰ 12:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Homestead Community Hall

👉 Tell us what you’d like to see at future sessions: https://forms.office.com/e/HVuy101pdL

23/09/2025

🔍 Focus on Facts – Male Cancers 🔍
Did you know...?
📈 58,000 men are diagnosed with male-specific cancers in the UK every year.
⚠️ These include:

Prostate cancer

Testicular cancer

Pe**le cancer

🕊️ Sadly, around 12,200 men die from these cancers each year.
💪 But the good news — the 10-year survival rate is 79% when caught early.

Early detection saves lives.
✅ Know the signs
✅ Check yourself regularly
✅ Talk to your GP if something doesn’t feel right

**leCancer

23/09/2025

With it being Mens Cancer Awareness Week, we are very happy to share this wonderful support group for men and partners who are going through Prostate Cancer.

If you're in Doncaster, please do drop along to this free and friendly information session where you can connect with other people going through it too.

Thank you to Cynthia for this really helpful session.

02/09/2025

🎂☕ Cake, Cuppas & a Great Cause! ☕🎂
Join The Lakeside Practice on Thursday 4th September, 10am – 2pm, for our Macmillan Coffee Morning!

Pop in for:
🧁 Delicious cake
☕ A warm cuppa
💚 A chance to chat with the Macmillan team
📱 An NHS App drop-in session — get help downloading and using the app!

Every penny raised goes to Macmillan Cancer Support, helping people living with cancer.

Let’s make this our biggest and best coffee morning yet — we’d love to see you there!

02/09/2025

Urological cancers are a group of several different cancer types. The group includes:
• cancers that start anywhere in the urinary system. That’s the system in your body that makes and stores p*e (urine). It includes the bladder and kidneys.
• cancers that start in the prostate, p***s or testicles

More info can be found at https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/urological-cancer-awareness-month

02/09/2025

24/07/2025

We're working hard to avoid cancelling any appointments. Please ensure you attend your appointment with us.

24/07/2025

🚭 What happens when you quit smoking?

The benefits start almost immediately! Your body begins to heal and you'll start noticing some incredible changes. From improved lung function to a reduced risk of heart disease, every day without smoking brings you closer to better health.

If you’re looking for help to stop smoking, support is available.

📲 Fill out our referral form to get started on your smoke-free journey:
https://www.primarycaredoncaster.co.uk/smokefree-referral/

24/07/2025

Come and see us at the Linney Centre!