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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  • Telling children about cancer

    Alongside receiving a cancer diagnosis, one of the toughest moments a person can face is having to tell their children that they have cancer. Finding the words can be difficult, especially when trying to process the information yourself. It’s challenging but a conversation many will have to have, especially if mum or dad could potentially be struggling physically. In this blog, we take a look around the Community and…

  • Relationships, sex and cancer - support from Macmillan's Online Community

    In this Community News blog we will be exploring how cancer can affect relationships, love and intimacy. Whether you have been together for a long time, in a new relationship or considering dating, there is support available for you. Some people find it helps to talk to other people who are in a similar situation. Members of Macmillan's Online Community have been supporting one another with experiences of cancer, love…
  • The importance of our pets during our cancer journey- Jane's story

    When having treatment, Jane tells us how her beloved cats supported her at home. If you are an animal lover, you may have worries about looking after them whilst you are not home. You are not alone as Jane tells us her story.