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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  • Showing empathy to everyone

    Have you ever been told you look great, but on the inside when you’re not feeling your best? Has someone you know assumed how you may be feeling, just because you’re living with cancer? If you have, then you’re not alone.

    This blog is highlighting some of the experiences members have shared when it comes to coping with the assumptions of others, and how being a part of Macmillan’s Online Community has…

  • Your rights at work as a carer

    Lots of members on the Online Community are supporting a loved one through cancer. It can sometimes be difficult to juggle work and caring for a loved one while they’re going through cancer treatment. If this is your situation, you’re not alone. Today we’re featuring a blog from Emma, one of our Work support advisers on Macmillan’s Support Line. Emma is here to talk all about your rights at work and what support you can…

  • Community Round-Up Blog - March 2022

    March sparks the season of change. As nature starts to repair after winter and spring starts to arrive (although I wish spring would get a move on with the temperature change!) March has also been a time of change for us here on the Community as we have welcomed some fresh new features to the site.  We also welcomed 1,764 new Community members last month. So get ready to read all about the what’s been going on on the Community…