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  • How are you really?

    Megan- Macmillan
    Did you know there is a theory about asking people how they are?

  • What to pack for hospital?

    Steph - Macmillan
    Electronic devices, water bottle, lip balm, reading materials... Just some of the items that might appear on helpful forum replies when someone asks, 'What should I put in my hospital bag?'. Lots of people find it can help to feel prepared when you're going for tests or going through cancer treatment. What would you put on your list?

  • Toxic Positivity - Part Two

    Dylan - Macmillan
    In this blog, we take a second look at toxic positivity and how it has affected people living with cancer.
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