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

  • The Lady Who Came From The Sun – K’s story

    ‘Have you ever met someone who made your heart warm, simply by being by your side?’

    Losing someone close to us can be one of the most difficult things a person can go through. Coping with the loss of that person, and navigating grief can be really hard. But what if you aren’t old enough to fully understand why the person you love isn’t here anymore?

    In today’s Community News Blog, we hear…

  • Finding a new job during or after cancer

    Tips and guidance on finding a new job, applications and interviews from a Work Support Adviser at Macmillan.
  • Are you feeling lonely?

    There’s a lot of conversations about loneliness recently as it’s been a discussion topic for mental health awareness week. Feeling lonely can affect your mental and health and we often hear members of the Online Community talk about how lonely they feel.

    We’re talking about loneliness in this blog so why not stay and read more if you’re looking for some company, or to find others who are also feeling the same…