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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  • Bereavement Support in the Online Community

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    On this day of remembrance across the UK, we’re talking about bereavement support in this Community News blog.

    We understand that the death of someone close to you isn’t something you ‘get over’. It’s something you attempt to come to terms with. The Community can be a comforting place to share your feelings and get bereavement support from people who understand.

    “I just don't know how to…

  • Planned maintenance - Tuesday 10th November, 7am-1pm

    Hi everyone,

    Due to some planned maintenance on the main Macmillan website, www.macmillan.org.uk, the Online Community will enter a read-only mode between 7:00am and 1:00pm on Tuesday 10th November.

    This means that you will not be able to log in, post or reply on the Online Community during this time. You will still be able to read posts and blogs on the site.

    If you feel you need some support while the Online Community is…

  • Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

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    Did you know that November is Pancreatic cancer awareness month? Around 9,600 people are diagnosed with pancreas cancer in the UK each year. Here in the Online Community, the “Pancreatic cancer” forum has over 2400 members. This November, we wanted to shed light on the amazing support they offer 365 days a year.

    In 2020 alone, the “Pancreatic cancer” forum has had over 13 million views. Across 2019, members…