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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  • Relationships, sex and cancer - support from Macmillan's Online Community

    In this Community News blog we will be exploring how cancer can affect relationships, love and intimacy. Whether you have been together for a long time, in a new relationship or considering dating, there is support available for you. Some people find it helps to talk to other people who are in a similar situation. Members of Macmillan's Online Community have been supporting one another with experiences of cancer, love…
  • Cancer and the Menopause: watch our Instagram Live with the Titty Gritty

    Whether it's early menopause due to treatment, or going through menopause whilst living with cancer, menopause and cancer is something we often see being discussed on the Community. From hot flushes to mood swings, brain fog and fatigue, our members have been sharing their experiences and offering tips and support to one another.

    To help raise awareness and break down taboos surrounding the menopause, this Friday…

  • Are you worried about hair loss? Hair loss support from Macmillan’s Community forums

    We recently shared Ellie's story as part of the digital storytelling project. Ellie shares her concerns about her kidney diagnosis and hair loss. Today's blog is sharing support information if you are also worried about losing your hair. Hair loss can be a side effect of your cancer treatment and often causes a range of emotions. Your hair can often form part of your identity so it's natural that losing your hair…