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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  • Supporting a Loved One Through Cancer Treatment

    We often see conversations around cancer treatment on the Online Community. It can be concerns around treatment decisions for family members or other loved ones, dealing with side effects, or simply looking for emotional support and support groups. We know these situations can be a difficult time for people affected by cancer. However you want to talk about cancer treatment, we’re here to listen. 

    “Today is an ok day…

  • The power of peer support

    The power of peer support, written in white letters over a photograph of the sun shining two large hills.

    As cliched as it might sound, this year has certainly been unprecedented. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the cancer Community, affecting diagnosis, treatment, and causing many to have to shield or self-isolate away from loved ones. Yet despite all that 2020 has thrown at us, here on the Community we have seen our members pulling together to support each other through what has been an incredibly difficult year for…

  • Spring Picture Festival - Community in Bloom

    Now summer is here, we're looking back on spring with photographs from members of the Online Community, including flowers, rivers, pets and birds.