PEOPLE who are diagnosed with cancer can suffer in the pocket according to research produced by Macmillan

The cancer charity said that more than 8 in ten people suffered an average loss of £570 a month worse off as a result of the diagnosis.

This is often due to being unable to work and increased costs such as travel to hospital or increased fuel bills. The physical and emotional impact of cancer is hard enough without the additional burden of money worries.

Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service is stopping off in Manchester (at the top of Market Street), on Wednesday, September 3, from 10am to 4pm with a team of information and support specialists on board to offer free, confidential, advice and support to anyone with a concern or a question relating to cancer.

Helen Kennedy, a Macmillan information and support specialist said, “It’s really important that people living with cancer are able to access the financial advice and support they are entitled to so they can focus on what’s most important: their health. We can help signpost people to Macmillan benefits advisers who can provide free, confidential advice."

If you have any worries or questions about cancer, whether it’s about you, a relative or friend, come on board the bus or call Macmillan. If you cannot visit the unit but have questions about cancer, visit www.macmillan.org.uk or call Macmillan free on 0808 808 00 00.