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.
There’s a lot of conversations about loneliness recently as it’s been a discussion topic for mental health awareness week. Feeling lonely can affect your mental and health and we often hear members of the Online Community talk about how lonely they feel.
We’re talking about loneliness in this blog so why not stay and read more if you’re looking for some company, or to find others who are also feeling the same…
Have you ever felt misunderstood during your experience with cancer?
Here in the Online Community, we’re excited to launch a new series working with Macmillan’s Digital Storytelling Project, where people affected by cancer have created their own videos to talk about their experiences. We’re starting with Jennifer as our first story of the month for May 2022, also known on the Online Community as JenW…
As travel restrictions lift, lots of people are booking holidays, or re-booking trips cancelled due to the pandemic.
When you have cancer, or have had cancer, it can be more difficult to find the right travel insurance policy. Providers usually require you to disclose details of pre-existing medical conditions and some might need additional information about your medical history. With so many travel insurance compa…
