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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  • Take a moment

    Today’s blog is exploring how you can take a moment for you, in a way that is accessible and safe for your situation. We know that alongside the physical impacts of cancer, there’s also the emotional effects to cope with and you may be wondering what support is available to help you. 

    There’s a lot of discussions from members of the Community sharing the different strategies and techniques. Complementary therapies…

  • Supporting friends - how to ask for, or give support when you or your friend has cancer

    In this Community News Blog, we're discussing how to best support your friend when they are diagnosed with cancer or how to ask your friends for support when you are living with cancer. Find tips from Community members and support from Macmillan.
  • Winter Picture Festival

    Handmade christmas tree decoration made with twigs and baubles

    Our featured image, from

    First of all, we’d just like to say a big thank you to everyone who shared a picture with the Online Community as part of our Winter Picture Festival. Your pictures brought the Community team, and our members, a lot of joy this December.

    The Winter Picture Festival gave members the opportunity to share a picture they’d taken, or something they had made, on a winter theme.

    There were…