ALMOST 600 people in Glasgow called Macmillan Cancer Support last year for everything from emotional support to financial guidance.

New figures, released by the charity as part of its annual Cancer Talk Week, show 590 Glaswegians contacted the Macmillan Support Line (MSL) in 2014.

A majority of requests made to the telephone helpline were for clinical information and emotional support, followed by welfare queries and financial guidance.

In Scotland overall, 3,699 people called the helpline.

John Newlands, a Senior Cancer Information Nurse Specialist based in Glasgow, said: "These figures illustrate just how many people affected by cancer in Scotland are reaching out for our help by calling the Macmillan Support Line - and this is only one of our many services.

"More and more people are surviving cancer and while that is great news, Macmillan know people need a lot of support to cope with the long term impact cancer can have."

Earlier this month, Macmillan revealed there will be a record high of 220,000 people living with cancer in Scotland in 2015 - an increase of almost 33,000 since 2010.

The Macmillan Support Line, which is funded entirely by donations, is open to anyone with questions about cancer.

It is free to call and is staffed by experts who can help with a range of queries - from clinical and treatment information to advice and support relating to money worries.

Staff are also there to listen if a caller just wants to talk.

The Macmillan Support Line is available Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm, on 0808 808 00 00.