Community News

These news items are generated and published by Macmillan's Online Community Team. In this section you’ll find some posts written by the Online Community team in partnership with our Cancer Information Development team. We also feature personal stories from our members.

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Latest Posts

  • Welcome back!

    Welcome back to the Online Community!

    The new platform is now live, and we’re so happy to share it with you. So please take a look around!  

    The site looks and feels different, but all your groups and content remain the same. When you log in for the first time, you will be prompted to reset your password for security purposes. Once you’ve reset your password, you’ll be able to log in, explore content and post as…

  • 'But wait—there’s myrrh...' Our second Community Christmas prize draw is here

     'Merry Christmas from the Community' written in red and green over an image of some wrapped gifts

    Today we are excited to announce the second of our festive prize draws. Thank you to everyone that took part last week, we loved to read about your Christmas traditions.

    This week we’re giving away two care packages which were kindly donated by Cancer Care Parcel.

    These thoughtful care packages include both useful and fun things that anyone who may be having treatment or going through a difficult time may find…

  • Local Cancer Community Meet-ups - Costa Coffee Glasgow and new venue at Costa Coffee Plymouth

    In April and May 2024, Macmillan's Local Cancer Community Meet-ups at Costa Coffee Glasgow are back. We have added a new venue at Costa Coffee in Plymouth. Meet up with others from your local cancer community, chat and support each other.