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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  • Congratulations to Kate, our volunteer radiographer...

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    FormerMember

    Someone holding a yellow flower in their hands

    "I feel really privileged to be in a position to provide support to people."

    The above quote speaks for itself as to the time and generosity Kate – our radiographer expert, has given to Macmillan’s Community the past three years. Here’s one of our Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, Kim, to tell you a little more as to why congratulations are in order for Kate:

    Each year the Macmillan Volunteer…

  • “Everyone needs time to feel crappy and sorry for themselves.” - Family and friends

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     "Family and friends" written over a picture of a silhouette of a family walking along a pier at sunset

    Our Online Community’s a real ‘Community’. However you’re affected by cancer, the Community’s a place where you can ask questions, and talk through your thoughts and feelings with people who understand what you’re going through.

    For family and friends, a diagnosis can have a huge impact of them emotionally, and also stretch relationships and support available within family and friendship…

  • Catching up with the Liver Cancer Forums for Liver Cancer Awareness Month

    October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. In this Community News Blog we will be catching up with the liver cancer forum on the Community to see what support has been shared during the run up to the month.