Founded by Douglas Macmillan as the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer, it has operated under several name, including Macmillan Cancer Relief. There are over 3,000 Macmillan Nurses throughout Britain, providing palliative care to cancer sufferers.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Macmillan Cancer Support
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