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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  • Have you seen these conversations?

    "Catching up with the Community" written over someone's hands typing on a keyboard, wearing compression gloves and black nail varnish.

    In today’s blog, we’re catching up on some recent conversations from across the Online Community. Members have been offering each other lots of support lately. From side effects to talking to children, members have been talking about everything and anything around their cancer experiences. Even if you have a different type of cancer, remember that you're still welcome to talk to other members in groups across…

  • Cancer, exercise and you

    The words 'Cancer, exercise and you' written in green over a photo of someone running in a Macmillan T-shirt.

    Here on the Community we know that staying active looks different for everyone. Everyone is unique, and so is how they may feel emotionally and physically after their cancer treatment.

    For some people, trying to keep active and move their body after treatment can be a way of looking after themselves. It may help you feel less stressed and lift your spirits if you are feeling low. It can also help you feel more in control…

  • Kath's bowel cancer journey and life with a stoma

    An image of a lady sitting down looking at the camera with the words 'Kath's bowel cancer journey' written in green beside her.

    There are many discussions here on the Community about how a cancer diagnosis can affect someone’s life. Kath is here to share her experience of being diagnosed with bowel cancer 11 years ago and the physical and emotional challenges that she has faced.

    There can be some comfort gained from reading a shared experience which is why Kath is sharing her story in hope that it can provide support to others. If you read…