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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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  • Support resources for Carers, family members and friends

    Megan- Macmillan
    This blog is a resource for carers, friends and family members who are supporting a loved one living with cancer.

  • Taking Care of Yourself – COVID-19 and Lung Cancer Awareness

    Tom C - Macmillan
    Autumn is fully upon us and as the dark nights close in, it’s as important as ever that we have access to the support and health services that we need. In today’s Community News Blog, we’re talking about the impact of COVID-19 on health services and cancer. November is lung cancer awareness month too, so we will highlight some of the specific issues related to lung cancer. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on cancer patients…

  • Mary’s experience of Living with Cancer and coronavirus

    Megan- Macmillan

    A dandilion clock standing alone with the words Living with cancer and coronavirus written in white across the picture.

    During the Coronavirus pandemic many people turned to the Online Community for support. Although the Online Community has always provided a space to access peer support, it really did mean so much to our members as they were still able to access support when most face to face services had closed.

    “Being able to access these forums has meant so much especially during the pandemic.”
    -Winkers60,

    “Thank…

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