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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  • Overcoming smear fear with the Online Community

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    Many people worry about attending cervical screening appointments, due to anxiety, existing health worries and concerns about the procedure. It’s ok to feel a range of emotions including embarrassment, and by being a member of our Community cancer forums you’ll probably find that you’re not alone in feeling this way.

    It can be helpful to have the factual information about what to expect and our ‘…

  • Men's Health Awareness Week - Dan wants you to douche it

    A portrait photo of a smiling Dan, after surgery to remove one eye.

    Did you know that it’s Men’s Health Awareness Week 14th - 20th June 2021?

    The recent Macmillan campaign Tell Us The Score’ explained that men represent 51% of people diagnosed with cancer, but that only 37% of the calls to the Macmillan Support Line come from men.  Similarly, members of the Community are less likely to be men.  This means that men are missing out and aren’t asking for, or getting…

  • Our members are here for you

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    Today we wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing support that our members provide to one another each and every day here on the Community. Whether you need practical info on what others found useful to bring along to treatment, information on what support is out there, or simply someone to share how your day’s been with, our Community cancer forum is here for you.

    No matter what has brought you to the…