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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. 

Macmillan Information Blogs
  • Random act of kindness
    Random act of kindness
    6 months ago
  • The Changing Faces of Cancer- Scalp cooling, Hair loss and Regrowth.
    The Changing Faces of Cancer- Scalp cooling, Hair loss and Regrowth.
    over 2 years ago
  • If I could go back to the day of my cancer diagnosis
    If I could go back to the day of my cancer diagnosis
    over 2 years ago

Latest blog updates

  • WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b
    W J 6 hours ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 9 hours ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 3 days ago
  • Community News
    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.
    Lizzie - Online Community Team 3 days ago
  • Multiple Myeloma
    Tess123 9 days ago
  • Mumofcancer
    Mumofcancer 15 days ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 17 days ago
  • Cycle 19 and not working anymore
    Emotions 17 days ago
  • Warm your teaspoon
    Mrs of husband with bowel cancer - T3 N1 - chemo to be followed by radio then anterior bowel - depending what they find. Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine being the prescribed drugs. `
    Sierraoscar 19 days ago
  • Pete's cancer blog
    Peterb 24 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • Community News
    Spreading love, hearts and hugs with the Online Community Cupid's Quiz
    We understand that some of you like light-hearted content to enjoy by yourself, with your loved ones, or just to take your mind off things. We have produced a valentines-themed interactive quiz for Online Community members to enjoy.
    Steph - Online Community Team over 2 years ago
  • Just started EC Chemo
    Wednesday 14th February 14 days post 3rd EC
    Well hello 3am I'm not happy to see you   so Happy Valentines day to me Not ! I thought today would be OK but awoke with pain in my lower tummy. I had a strong cup of coffee and a while later managed, to expel some wind etc.  I had...
    Alison218 over 2 years ago
  • I'm too old for triple neg
    Update at 3 months post diagnosis
    So here I am. 3 months since I was blown out of the water by a diagnosis of triple neg breast cancer.  Had lumpectomy in December, looking back it wasn't that awful, but could have done with much more information about what to expect. E.g. W...
    Vibby over 2 years ago
  • 18 November horse voice
    Moving forward
    all the preparations are done mask fitted.  My Amazing  oncology nurse Kim  has organised all the necessary potions toothpaste etc via my GP. Now it’s the waiting game until the 26 th which is the proposed date for the start of t...
    Paulmc over 2 years ago
  • Just started EC Chemo
    Tuesday 13th February Day 13 post 3rd EC
    I woke up in the middle of the night with lower tummy pain. This was something I haven't had before but I think it was just trapped wind, so after massaging my tummy for a while it eased off a bit, after a good couple of blasts I didn't dis...
    Alison218 over 2 years ago
  • Community News
    Allan’s story- living with oesophageal cancer and a feeding tube

    Allan lives with his best friend in Eastbourne and shares his personal experience with Oesophageal cancer in this blog. He now has a feeding tube and is passionate about helping others who may also need similar treatment.

    In 2016 my right leg became blocked, and I couldn’t walk for long. After various visits to the hospital, it was decided for me to have a Femur Tibia Bypass. My leg was blocked from the groin to the ankle. I had 90 staples fitted and was left with a scar all down my leg. In 2018...

    Megan- Online Community Team over 2 years ago
  • The tonsils have to go!
    Optimistic
    That’s week two done, or 1/3 through treatment. Things are ok, energy levels are starting to dip and I can feel tenderness in the back of the throat and on my tongue.  My saliva production is a bit diminished so I’m waking in the mo...
    Coxey over 2 years ago
  • Just started EC Chemo
    Monday 12th February Day 12 post 3rd EC
    I didn't get up until 8am today. So obviously had a better night's sleep. I had a couple cups of tea  to make sure I was hydrated. The district nurse turned up about 10.30 to change my picc dressing and take my bloods. It was a different...
    Alison218 over 2 years ago
  • Kicking My Cancer's Arse
    Kicking My Cancer's Arse - Part 3 (The Bombshell!)
    "There's something moving out of you Your body and your skinLike mist comes from the waterYou can sense itwhen the cold has clenched its clawsand alone you face what's coming" (lyrics by Peter Gabriel, 'Love Can Heal') Introduction This is the third ...
    Phil42 over 2 years ago
  • WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b
    Tired
    Been very tired over the last week or so. And not really been up too much. energy low
    W J over 2 years ago
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