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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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  • The coronavirus vaccine and cancer: Finding the right information

    Coronavirus vaccine and cancer written over a picture of a British lake and blue sky

    There’s a lot of information in the media just now about different vaccines, and it’s normal to have questions. It’s important to make sure that you’re finding the answers to these questions in the right places. With so much information online, it can be easy to feel confused or worried.

    In the UK, when you’d like to read more information about the vaccine, consider visiting the following pages…

  • Feeling the heat? Here are some tips to help you stay cool

    Today and tomorrow it’s predicted to reach record breaking temperatures of 40*c in some parts of the UK. It's nice to be able to enjoy the summer weather but wherever you are, we hope you manage to stay cool and be safe in the sunshine.

    This blog can be a useful resource if you're looking for some guidance with keeping cool in the heat. If you have any tips that you'd like to share, there's a comment box at…

  • Stoma series- Reassurance from the Community

    Have you been told you may need a stoma after treatment or surgery? Are you already living with a stoma? This blog is a collection of supportive and shared experiences from members who have had, or currently live with a stoma. If you’re looking for some reassurance, you may just find it here.

    Even if you’re not looking for reassurance about living with a stoma, you’ll still find lots of warm peer support. It can…