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"In your 30's, you are supposed to be in your prime..." - Diagnosed at a young age: greg777

Posted 2 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

Being diagnosed with cancer at a young age often means you’ll face challenges that differ to those who sit under an older age bracket; you might feel it has a significant impact of your education, your career, dating and perhaps starting a family - to give but a few examples. For the above reasons we have our Diagnosed at a young age group – a space...
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"Don't apologise for worrying, everyone worries...." - Meet the Champs: KTatHome

Posted 5 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

In last month’s ‘Meet the Champs’ you all met smrichie5 – our Mel Gibson ‘super-fan’ and Champ to the Anal cancer group. In this month’s edition you’ll meet KTatHome , who you’ll find Champing our Melanoma group, supporting newbies to the site in New to the Community , as well as members in various other groups where she can offer some supportive words...
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"Summer is a time to eat lots of fresh, seasonal vegetables." - Dining with an Ostomate

Posted 9 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

We’re well and truly into Summer now, and Debbie – our ‘Chef to the Ostomates’, is back to talk to us about her favourite fresh, seasonal vegetables, and also to share with us a rather delicious ‘Courgette and mozzarella bake'. All of Debbie’s recipes are of course designed with Ostomates in mind, and in case you’d missed any of her recipes to date...
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"...be kind to yourself and remember you are never truly alone.” - Wellbeing Wednesdays: August

Posted 12 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

It’s August, and time for summary of the past month's ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’ tips. I’ve been spoilt for choice the past month of so, as is always the case, so I’ve thrown in few extra tips that have been shared on the Community. Here's something to brighten your day, our favourite wellbeing tips from you, our members, over the past month… “…whatever...
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"...putting on make-up and knowing I look good gives me a boost..." - Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors

Posted 16 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

The visible side effects of cancer treatment can arguably have a huge impact on a life. It can change how your body looks, works or feels, and really impact on a patient's confidence. Patient.info editorial assistant, Milly Evans recently put together a post for the Patient.info website entitled How to manage the visible side effects of cancer treatment...
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