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Online Community downtime: Thursday 20th July 2023 - 7am to 9.30am

There is some planned maintenance taking place on Macmillan’s website on Thursday 20th July, from 7am-9.30am. So that this essential maintenance can take place, the Online Community will experience some downtime. This means that members will not be able to log in, or join the Online Community, between 7 am - 9.30am On Thursday 20th August 2023. We know how important the Community is as a source of support for our members, so we always do our best to ensure the site is not unavailable for any longer than necessary. Please know that while the site is down you will not be able to create an account, log into the site or post, however you will still be able to view the Community and read posts and discussions for support. We understand that this may impact members who rely on the Online…

Megan- Online Community Team
Being in Nature: Mind, Mood & Moors

When the weather takes a turn for the better, some folks like to go outdoors for a stroll, some like to sit under a tree’s welcoming shade, and some may just enjoy a nice lemonade in the back garden. Whatever your vice may be, we take a look at how some of the Community members in the Breast Cancer forum use their love of nature to help try and put the mind at ease. It can be a difficult trying to go about daily life after receiving a diagnosis. Finding something, like a hobby or activity, can be vital when it comes to clearing your mind and put you at ease when it comes to coping with your diagnosis. In this blog, we will take a focus on how some members of the Community use nature to try and help them find peace. Please note that some of the links may include wonderful pictures captured…

Syed - Macmillan
Living with cancer and coping with stigmas- Kiwi and Indravadan's story

Kiwi and his father, Indravadan, talk in their mother tongue, Gujarati, about Kiwi's chronic myeloid leukaemia diagnosis, how the family responded, and some of the stigmas still prominent in their community. This video is part of Macmillan’s mother tongue project. (4 minutes and 9 seconds). We hope to feature different lived experiences here on the Online Community to represent different ethnic cultures and communities so that nobody feels they are facing cancer alone. Please see an English transcript written below. There are also English subtitles available when watching the video. For additional support information in other languages, scroll to the end of this blog page. Kiwi: Within our Community, depression and mental health are not spoken about, leading to a lack of understanding…

Megan- Online Community Team
LGBTQIA+ support and safety on the Online Community

If you identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, there is lots of help and support available for you from Macmillan . We want to help you to feel you can get the support you need both during Pride Month and all year round. We’ll be exploring how we keep the Online Community a safe place to find support. We'll also share cancer stories from the LGBTQIA+ community, further support and more. The term LGBTQIA+ represents individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, or any other identity within the LGBTQIA+ community . If you would like to learn more about how you can support LGBTQIA+ loved ones or members of the community, we have resources and information in this blog . Getting support on the Online Community…

Eliza -Online Community Team
Sleep after Surgery: How does the Community sleep?

It’s recommended that as human beings, we aim to get 8 hours of sleep a night. Some people can manage with only 4 hours, others may need just a bit over 10. It’s always difficult to get the balance right on normal days. However, for those affected by cancer, it seems particularly difficult to try and get some sleep after having a surgery. There is no right or wrong way on how to get your sleep after surgery. Everyone has their own unique way of finding a comfortable way to the land of nod. If you feel you’re struggling and need some tips, The Community and its members are there for you. If your sleep has become problematic as a result of surgery, please feel free to use some of these examples to try and put your mind at ease. You should always contact your GP or medical team first if your…

Syed - Macmillan

Online Community downtime: Thursday 20th July 2023 - 7am to 9.30am

Being in Nature: Mind, Mood & Moors

Living with cancer and coping with stigmas- Kiwi and Indravadan's story

LGBTQIA+ support and safety on the Online Community

Sleep after Surgery: How does the Community sleep?

Awake and up all night?

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