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Create a blog

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

  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 9 hours ago
  • WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b non-deleted
    W J 1 day ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 4 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 4 days ago
  • Multiple Myeloma
    Tess123 10 days ago
  • Mumofcancer
    Mumofcancer 16 days ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 18 days ago
  • Cycle 19 and not working anymore
    Emotions 18 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 25 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • Karin
    HOW KEEPING IT LOCAL HAS OPENED MY EYES TO THE WORLD
    We had just completed a 9 mile training run for Stroud Half, when I got my first shielding letter. Stay at home. Stay local. Don’t meet anyone. Look out the window. Only exercise once a day. I was in shock. We all were. Covid 19 had just ti...
    valleygirl over 3 years ago
  • wigs
    First outing

    Hi, just wanted to say I went out for the first time in a wig today - feeling epic now! Another (groundless) fear conquered, it didn’t fall/blow off, no one tripped over staring at me. Anyone else felt this way?

    Nuala - diagnosed with multiple myeloma 2022

    Nuala over 3 years ago
  • Swimming with a stoma
    Swimming with a stoma
    I had a series of operations for bowel cancer in November 2022. First, very neat and discreet keyhole surgery which looked good for 36 hours.Then it became apparent that it hadn't worked i.e it had disconnected, so I had another op and ended up w...
    ChrisF over 3 years ago
  • Community News
    Being in Nature: Mind, Mood & Moors
    After receiving a diagnosis, there are many different ways people use to cope and clear their mind. In this blog, we take a look at how members use being in nature to help clear their mind as well as inspire others to give it a try. Come and explore some of the tips shared by members and see if you find them helpful.
    Syed - Macmillan over 3 years ago
  • Shirl3's Blog
    Hot flushes
    I had breast cancer 5 years ago now in remission. I had chemo radio and a lumpectomy. I started going through the menopause about the time I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Im really struggling with the hot flushes. Waiting on my doctor to hear fro...
    Former Member over 3 years ago
  • A trip with triple negative breast cancer
    Continuing treatment
    I am now 6 weeks into my Pembrolizumab/ NAB-Paclitaxel combo. The treatment is proving relatively straightforward. Slightly achy at times and bowel issues in the form of wind and frequency of movement but not diarrhoea. If I take ibuprofen, omeprazol...
    Coddfish over 3 years ago
  • Community News
    Help us shape the Online Community

    Here on Macmillan's Community, we want to make sure our online space grows and develops in line with what our members want and need. That's why we're reaching out to you, our valued Community, to share your thoughts and ideas.

    Below we have a few polls asking for your vote on how you'd like to see our digital space develop and grow. We would love for as many members as possible to take this opportunity to actively contribute to the future of our Community. 

    Your thoughts and ideas...

    Ellen - Macmillan over 3 years ago
  • Community News
    Feeling guilty when you rest - relaxation, hobbies and self-care during cancer fatigue
    Do you ever feel guilty about needing extra rest? Do you know someone who struggles with self-care? If you're dealing with cancer fatigue, taking things easy isn't an option. It's an essential.
    Matthew - Online Community Team over 3 years ago
  • My AML story. There’s always hope
    My story
    I haven’t posted in a long long time, but I hope that my story will be a positive boost to all those undergoing treatment for AML.  I was diagnosed with AML completely out of the blue in November 2016. I had been feeling unwell for 7 weeks...
    Former Member over 3 years ago
  • Travel Insurance
    Sheba

    I had breast cancer 4.5 years ago, no problems since having mastectamy

    In January I lost top third of right lung with tyical carciod that was benign.  Doing well but have had to change how I do things as I get breathless but managed 3 weeks in Thailand on  my own recently [covered by husbands insurance at that time - no longer valid]  Had 6 month review yesterday and the team are very happy with my progress.

    Now want to take the holiday I had to cancel for the surgery and go to Australia for 8 weeks...

    Former Member over 3 years ago
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