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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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Latest Posts

  • Be kind to yourself: Self-compassion and cancer

    Dylan - Macmillan
    This blog is a collection of quotes from our members that centre around the concept of being kind to oneself. These snippets reflect the shared wisdom and experience of individuals facing the challenges of cancer.

  • The worry of waiting - sharing support on the Online Community

    Steph - Macmillan
    Living with cancer can often mean living with uncertainty and anxiety. Waiting for test results, can be a particularly worrying time for you and your loved ones. Whether you’re awaiting a cancer diagnosis, a referral or reviewing a cancer treatment plan, the waiting period might feel really difficult. You might find it helps to be able to chat in the Online Community forums.

  • “Don’t be afraid to speak up and say I am struggling”

    Megan- Macmillan
    Looking after your mental health and wellbeing is so important as it influences the way you feel and cope when living with cancer. Today, one of our fabulous Community Champions Gbear is sharing her personal mental health journey in the hope it will help others who may be going through something similar at the moment.
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