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.
Next month is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. In this Community News Blog, we’re catching up with our Lung cancer forum. This supportive online group is for anyone affected by lung cancer, whether you’ve been diagnosed or are supporting a loved one. It’s a place to share your thoughts, worries, and experiences with people who understand what you're going through.
Read on to see what discussions have taken place in our Lung cancer forum recently.
"I'm so glad I've decided to join...
I am aware that, as a CLL patient, I have to be aware of increased risk of skin cancer, and I believe breast cancer, but in a recent, non related, appointment with a medical associate, I was given information which I found distressing:-
This young woman, who apparently did 2 years post graduate training to become a medical associate (ie not a doctor) told me that my CLL is like a tumour in any other cancer, that bits can lodge in any other organ and cause secondary cancers. Lung cancer was a specific...
This Menopause Awareness Month, Boots and Macmillan Cancer Support are raising awareness of early menopause caused by cancer treatment, shining a light on the experience of those impacted and the support available through their partnership. This blog will share some support information and personal experiences of those from our Online Community.
Macmillan & Boots- raising awareness togetherNew analysis from Macmillan Cancer Support reveals that an estimated 60,000 women with cancer under 50...
