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Blogging can be a great way to journal your experiences and share with others. Why not create your own cancer journey blog, or have a read of other blogs created by our members?

Unsure how to get started? Take a look at our help pages on blogs. 

Latest blog updates

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    This is a place where you can read about everything that's happening on Macmillan's Community. From guest stories, to sharing awareness months, here is where you'll hear about all of the latest from Macmillan's Community.
    Megan- Online Community Team 2 days ago
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    Coddfish 10 days ago
  • Slightly Inconvenienced by Prostate Cancer
    Lemsip 14 days ago
  • Eunice77
    Eunice77 16 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • Richard
    My Story

    Hello everyone, I've never blogged before so excuse me if I rant on a bit, I'm going to start from the beginning and hope things don't get too boring, so I will keep it as brief as I possibly can.

    I'm a 42 year old male diagnosed with advanced lung cancer - adenocarcioma.

    My dilemma started in June of last year with swelling joints and joint pain flitting around my body, my doctor arranged a rushed consultation at the Mineral Hospital in Bath. On consultation day the doctor examined...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Chas75
    Diagnosis at last

    My first ever blog on the net .I am due an appointment tomorrow at the General Hospital Southampton to explore possible treatment for my cancer which is Squamous Cell Cancer I had been told i had Lymphoma but when i spoke to the Macmillan nurse she told me my records showed different Had an oppointment Thursday last week and the Doctor confirmed that was correct  Hope that things work out O.K

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Jan
    Carrot top

    Could not let the day go by with out saying:

    BIG HUG TO YOU FOR TOMORROW, AND LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR COMING BACK ON CHAT AFTER THE OP.  WILL BE THINKING OF YOU ALL THE WAY THROUGH TOMORROW.

    Loads of hugs

    Jan xxxxxxxxxxx

     

     

     

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Sam C's blog
    Feeling tearful

    Hi all,  I have to confess I haven't written for a while since my Mum was diagnosed with Non Hodgkinsons two years ago.  We have recently found out she has a second cancer now in her breast so she is going in for surgery on Friday then following up with radiotherapy.  I have to say I am absolutely petrified about the whole thing.  She is incredibly strong but it has also really affected my Dad as all of a sudden there is something in life he has no control over.  I feel really low at the moment as...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Jim B
    Moviprep

    Hi everyone, first time on any forum.Another 4 hours and its time for the dreaded Moviprep, had it twice before so know what to expect .In tomorrow for colonoscopy to find out what lump is on the join of my resection surgery so fingers crossed. Keep your heads up. Jim

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • non-hodgkin Lymphoma.
    Seconds out round 2..

    Yes folks its time for my second cycle of chemo tomorrow so I better stock up on my supply of magazines and good books for all that sitting around.

    will also try and visit my cousin whos being treated for the dreaded disease in the same hospital as me he is in really bad shape so needs all the support he can get.

    laters peeps

    pete.

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Claudette
    Sunday

    Today went pretty well, probably the best day since she came home from the hospice, she dressed herself, used the bathroom, and ate well, she even said she was hungry at one point, which hasn't happened for a long time. In the evening she showered on her own, although she was very tired afterwards. She had morphine and a nebuliser before she went to bed, and slept pretty well, taking morphine at about 3 and a nebuliser when she woke up at 6.

    I took a step back yesterday, and let her do things...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Persimmonar's blog
    Feeling so confused - and I don't understand why????

    I was told that my cancer was terminal about 11 months ago.  At that time they told me that I had between 6 months and 2 years to live.  Since then I have had radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and have had a good response.  I had my last chemo in May and have been so well since then that they have not done any further treatment.  A couple of weeks ago the latest scan showed that everything is still good - and I won't need another scan until December.

    So why do I feel so desperate?  I keep wanting to...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • leeset
    tonsil cancer....end of cycle 1..release from hospital ..day 1 x

    september 26th - well today trev got released from hospital!!! got out this mornin!! sooo pleased!! we got him all sorted with his meds and he said his byes to THE LADS!! they gonna miss him! he was the baby in the ward and he s really helped them out. goerge...one of the lads...said eee trev son, am gonna miss u.   the sad thing is they more than likely still gonna be in when he goes back in three weeks . bless them

    well we came home....saw trevs mam..and she was soo pleased he was home. he got changed...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • jenni b
    For carrot tops /donna

    Hello all, ive just read donnas post and she is by rights terrified , so the idea of this blog is not to say dont be scared, of course you are huni,

    I wanted to do this blog to get everyones positive thoughts and vibes , as if anything will get you through this really scary time its that ,

    I myself am sending you lots of luck and positivity for tue, when you are scared think of us holding your hand and giving you a huge hug , and i will be let loose on the wards tue so will def have you in my...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
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