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Forum Post: Carers Week 2013

Posted by Fiona - Macmillan
Posted 1 month ago

Join us for Carers Week 2013 Carers Week 2013 begins on Monday 10 June and we’re hoping it will be the biggest yet. If you look after someone with cancer, you may not think of yourself as a carer. You may say ‘I’m just being their partner, daughter or friend’. Yet, the support...
Forum Post: Want your thoughts - 10min online survey

Posted by seenat
Posted 2 months ago

My name is Natalie Seebeck and I am a student at the Lo ndon Metropolitan University studying Psychology. As part of this course, I am conducting a research project on people’s beliefs towards their illness/health condition and related treatment. You have been invited to take part in this study...
Blog Post: Let's Talk About You

Posted by aphra
Posted 2 months ago

So this blog post is all about something i am really proud of. Something which is still being reviewed all the time. Something which i don't have a lot of involvement in anymore which is actually a good thing. http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Ifsomeoneelsehascancer/Youngcarers2010...
Forum Post: 10 minute online survey: What are your beliefs about your illness and related treatment?

Posted by seenat
Posted 2 months ago

Hello My name is Natalie Seebeck and I am a student at the London Metropolitan University studying Psychology. As part of this course, I am conducting a research project on people’s beliefs towards their illness/health condition and related treatment. You have been invited to take part...
Forum Post: Cancer patients and the feeling of 'Otherness'

Posted by AlexNTU
Posted 3 months ago

My name is Alex Reitemeier, I'm a psychology student at Nottingham Trent University doing some research into cancer. I want to find out if other people's reactions to a person's cancer shapes and changes their self-perception. I have emailed and received permission form the Macmillan...
Forum Post: CLOSED. research survey: personality and coping with a diagnosis of breast/prostate cancer

Posted by zanna2012
Posted 7 months ago

The survey is now closed, thank you to those of you that participated or expressed an interest I am a student at the University of Buckingham conducting research on the relationship between coping strategies and personality in those diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer. I am using...
Forum Post: Looking for feedback on research project

Posted by nw_research
Posted 9 months ago

Hi all I am planning a research project and it would be very helpful to get feedback on the project from people who have had cancer or who have had a relative with cancer. It will be carried out in NHS Grampian (Aberdeen) as part of my thesis for a doctorate in clinical psychology through University...
Forum Post: LGBT with Cancer or know someone with Cancer

Posted by seanph
Posted 9 months ago

Hello, My name is Sean, I am a Charity Project Officer in Staffordshire. I am looking at how being LGBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender) effects your life and treatment with either Cancer or knowing someone with cancer. Can you take a few minutes to fill out this survey please, it will...
Forum Post: Breast Cancer Research

Posted by PremaN
Posted over 1 year ago

Hi everyone, My name is Prema Nirgude, and I am a PhD student at the Institute of Work, Health and Organisations, based at the University of Nottingham. As part of my research, I am conducting interviews with individuals who have been affected by breast cancer (whether you've been a patient yourself...
Forum Post: Any audiobook users?

Posted by Sarah S - Macmillan
Posted over 1 year ago

The Macmillan Cancer Information Development team needs your help! We are looking for any audiobook users to help us improve our audio cancer information. Our team produce a range of cancer information audio CDs: http://be.macmillan.org.uk/be/s-186-cancer-type.aspx?ProductTypeFilterID=147 ...
Forum Post: Magazine

Posted by Ebrough1
Posted over 1 year ago

We’re a group of third year Journalism students from the University of Sheffield who are in the process of creating a magazine for our coursework. We want to aim our magazine at young women, possibly aged 18-30 that are affected by cancer. This would include both patients and the family/friends...
Blog Post: Want to get involved?

Posted by Melissa - admin
Posted over 1 year ago

Are you, like many of us, still looking back over last year thinking of things you want to change for 2012 – bodies, jobs, homes, outlook on life, etc? We are, and there’s only one thing we want to change, and that’s the lives of those living with cancer. We’re so eager...
Forum Post: Student research: encouraging the use of exercise for people living with and beyond cancer.

Posted by maxhargreaves
Posted over 2 years ago

My name is Max Hargreaves I am a final year product design student studying in Bristol. I am currently in the research phase of my final year project, I have set myself a brief which is; Encouraging the use of exercise for cancer patients and survivors. The brief has been inspired by my fathers...
Blog Post: Hello

Posted by caroljay
Posted over 2 years ago

Hi, I am a newbie here and thought I would join for some support. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last june. After my mastectomy I was told that my cancer had spread to my lungs. I am receiving hormonal treatment for my cancer and so far my lesions on the lung have shrunk by about 50%. I think that...
Blog Post: hair loss and complementary therapy experiences

Posted by bexy123
Posted over 2 years ago

I had treatment for breast cancer last year. I am also a psychologist in training and a massage therapist and want to hear your stories of hair loss and the therapies you used - what, how, why?? for my research which hopefully will inform others of cancer experiences good, bad, or just indifferent!!...
Forum Post: Channel 4 Series Seeking your Thoughts

Posted by 4thought
Posted over 2 years ago

Hi Everyone, My name is Catriona, I am an assistant producer on a series of short programmes for Channel 4 called 4thought.tv 4thought.tv is a series of short moral, ethical and religious programmes that transmit everyday directly after the Channel 4 evening news. Each programme features...
Forum Post: Essex - Media - Could you help local Macmillan office spread the word?

Posted by ClaireRBidwell
Posted over 2 years ago

At the local Macmillan fundraising office we've had a great meeting with a large local newspaper who are happy to help us spread the word about local support available for people living with cancer. They'll also talk about ways people can get involved and raise more money so that we can develop...
Blog Post: Malignant Melanoma

Posted by crowiedoll
Posted over 3 years ago

Hi all, I have just had a second wide excision and skin graft due to malignant melanoma. I have had clear results from my CT scan and it's all looking good. I will have the dressing removed on Wednesday after 2 weeks. Trouble is it looks horrendous to me. It is on my lower leg and looks like an...

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