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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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  • Online Community downtime- Thursday 30th June, 7am to 10am

    There is some planned maintenance taking place on Macmillan’s website on Thursday 30th June, from 7am-10am.

    So that this essential maintenance can take place, the Online Community will experience some downtime. This means that members will not be able to log in, or join the Online Community, between 7am - 10am On Thursday 30th June 2022.

    We know how important the Community is as a source of support for our members…

  • "How are you?" - Counselling support for people living with cancer

    “How are you?”

    We all know this question can sometimes be a tricky one to answer. We also know it’s important to ask others how they are feeling, but don’t always take the time to ask ourselves how we are doing.  

    Often, we brush off the question with a quick ‘Yes fine thanks, how’re you?’ but maybe it’s time to take a moment to really think about how you are feeling and whether you have the right…

  • Coping with anticipatory grief when you're supporting someone living with cancer

    The feeling of grief and loss before a loved one’s passing is something that is often discussed here on the Community. If you’re feeling this way at the moment, or have done in the past, you’re not alone.

    This blog is exploring anticipatory grief and hopefully you’ll find some comfort and ways of processing anticipatory grief after reading the following.

    What is anticipatory grief?

    Anticipatory…