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Latest Posts

  • Talking about cancer - Vol 1 - Debbie

    Rachel - Macmillan

    "Talking about cancer" written over a picture of a microphone and twinkling lights in the background

    Speaking about a cancer experience can help you and others, here on the Community the power of shared experience is all around us:

    ‘It really is reassuring to know others have trodden the path I am fearing to tread… It makes me feel I am not alone in this.’ - mamachimp

    Thank you for sharing your personal story…I’m feeling much more supported and not alone. Thank you so much for taking the time to sharing…

  • A period of change

    Megan- Macmillan

    The words 'Period of change' written in purple over a photo of Green, orange and red leaves hanging on a string

    This month we start to see the changes from Summer to Autumn. We know this happens every year but unexpected changes like a new symptom, side effect or waiting for test results, can bring a lot of uncertainty and make us feel uneasy.

    We often discuss change on the Community. How we see change depends on who we are and our current situation. It may be forced upon us or something we are expecting, but either way we have…

  • Fixes and issues - an update for members, September 2020

    Ellen - Macmillan

    Hi everyone,

    We want to say a huge thank you for your continued feedback and your patience since we upgraded the Community.

    We have been escalating all issues that have been reported and we are listening to all of the feedback we’re receiving. It has been really helpful for us to understand how you feel the site is working and what we can do to improve.

    We know the Community is a lifeline for many of our members…

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