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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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  • Making cancer treatment decisions

    A South Asian person in her wheelchair takes notes by hand during a meeting.

    When you have been diagnosed with cancer, you may have a choice of different treatments you could have. Depending on your diagnosis, you might also be considering whether you would like to have any treatment. Making decisions about cancer treatments for yourself or a loved one can sometimes be difficult. It’s important that you feel you have all the information and support you might need to make the right informed decision…

  • Cancer and work - how the Community can help

    An image of two colleagues in a meeting at work

    When you have cancer, or you’re supporting a loved one with cancer, it can affect many areas of your life. When people are being diagnosed earlier and often retiring later in life, it’s likely that many members of the Community will be of working age.

    When you’re already dealing with diagnosis and treatment, it can be difficult when your workplace doesn’t completely understand. Employers might not be aware…

  • The worry of waiting

    A black and white clock with the words 'are you waiting?' written in white.

    Waiting for test results can be a difficult time. It may take days or weeks for the results of your tests to be ready. You may be waiting for your treatment to start or to speak with the consultant about a concern you have, either way, waiting can be hard.

    The waiting for results and dealing with the unknown blog explores that if you’re feeling worried, you’re not alone in feeling this way. Click on the link if you…