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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  • November catch-up from the Community - 'This forum is a lifeline and keeps me sane'

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    As we move into December, it’s time to take a look at what’s been happening on the Community throughout November and share some of the valuable support you’ve been offering each other.

    We’ve welcomed 1,828 new members to the Community in November. Although we are sorry that circumstances have brought you here, we wish a very warm welcome to each and everyone of you. We hope that you find the site to…

  • The recurring fear of recurrence

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    "Whatever your prognosis, whatever your hopes, whatever your personality, the second that you know that you have cancer your life changes irrevocably."

    It seems to be a common experience that once cancer treatment finishes, the anxieties and fears around recurrence become heightened. We regularly see conversations about recurrence, or worries of recurrence, on the community and how much this can impact your…

  • November is lung cancer awareness month - 'we're all here to support each other'

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    November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. When you or your loved one has lung cancer, it's important you can find the right emotional support. 

    In this Community News blog, we'll be highlighting the support shared in the Community's lung cancer forum and sharing some other ways you can find help.

    The Online Community's lung cancer forum is an online support group. It's open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and you ca…