Health Video Library

Macmillan Cancer Support video in British Sign Language explaining the two main types of radiotherapy – external radiotherapy and internal radiotherapy, and when they are given. Information about moulds and masks and side effects is also provided.

This animation is about the signs and symptoms of cancer and what to do if you have any symptoms you are worried about.

The animation talks about: • what is a symptom? • what to do if you have any symptoms that are: unusual, ongoing, unexplained • seeing your doctor or GP • getting a second opinion • support in your language

This video explains what to expect if you are having a colonoscopy.

A colonoscopy is a scan that can be used to find any abnormalities in the bowel.

Treatment for cancer can cause hair loss.

In this video, three cancer patients – Amanda, Lurline and Doug – share their experiences.

Oncologist Rebecca and Cancer Nurse Specialist Claire explain how bowel cancer may be treated. They talk about surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies.

Treatment for cancer can cause hair loss on the whole body. In this video, Boots Beauty Advisor Charlotte gives Lurline make-up tips for creating and enhancing eyebrows and eyelashes.

Macmillan Speech and Language Therapist Kelly Jackson-Waite talks about speech therapy for people who have difficulties with swallowing or speaking due to head and neck cancer.

In this video, Stuart shares his experience of having neutropenic sepsis.

In this moving video, Della shares her experience of having breast cancer.