A CHARITY is encouraging people affected by cancer to open up about it.

Macmillan Cancer Support is hosting its Cancer Talk Week from today, Monday, in a bid to get people living with any type of the illness to seek emotional support if and when they need it.

To find out more about accessing the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support service in York, visit www.macmillan.org.uk/inyourarea or phone 0808 808 0000.