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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 3 hours 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.
    Dylan - Online Community Team 18 hours ago
  • WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b non-deleted
    W J 1 day ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 4 days ago
  • Multiple Myeloma
    Tess123 10 days ago
  • Mumofcancer
    Mumofcancer 17 days ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 19 days ago
  • Cycle 19 and not working anymore
    Emotions 19 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 20 days ago
  • Pete's cancer blog
    Peterb 25 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • A trip with triple negative breast cancer
    PET-CT scan
    This week is scanning week. PET-CT scan, MRI, and radiotherapy planning. I think I am going to need a season ticket for the hospital car park. The first two are to try to understand more about the lesion on my liver, found on my August scan. I expect...
    Coddfish over 3 years ago
  • October 13th 2022
    Guilt
    Today I went back to work for the first time since hubby was diagnosed, everyone was lovely which was nice but unfortunately someone passed away as I went on shift (I-work  for the NHS) which was a bit of a shock but I had to get on with my shif...
    Confused2022 over 3 years ago
  • Chemo Diary
    7) Start of Hair Loss - 5 days post chemo 2 - EC
    Well second one down now & side effects still not too bad! The worst part is that my  hair is falling out in clumps now . I know that should be the least of my worries but it is such a visible & long standing reminder of this horrible p...
    Meanegg over 3 years ago
  • Well, This Is Rich
    It’s either Saturday or Sunday!
    Took my Fitbit off last night because it was really bothering me. And now I’m not entirely sure of the day or the date — I think it’s Saturday but it feels like a Sunday.  I’ve been power napping — sleeping like the...
    BabeRuth over 3 years ago
  • Getting breast cancer off my chest
    Recalculating the route
    After two surgeries in the Summer to remove the cancer, I went on holiday to Switzerland to see my parents and sister. Travelling back I had a sense of closure: barring perhaps a bit of radiotherapy, I was about to enter a ‘new normal’ ma...
    Former Member over 3 years ago
  • Community News
    Getting a breast cancer diagnosis: Issy’s story

    “When I think about my cancer journey, I think about choices. It was about choosing to take ownership of my own personal cancer journey.”

    You might remember Issy from her recent feature on Community News, where she shared her story following her breast cancer diagnosis and how her relationship with her partner and herself evolved. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022, Issy is back to talk about another part of her story. This time, Issy talks about how important it can be to...

    Eliza -Online Community Team over 3 years ago
  • Life with triple positive breast cancer
    I hope it helps
    I got a phone call this week from my hospital. There is a team doing research for breast cancer. They are trying to see if some fats and cancer are connected.   They wanted to know if I would like to be part of it. I said yes. They mentione...
    Plantlover over 3 years ago
  • Community News
    Breast Cancer Support Online in 2022

    With October wrapping up and it being breast cancer awareness month, today we’re taking the time to check in and catch up with one of our most active groups on the Community – our breast cancer forum.

    New to breast cancer support online?

    If you’re new to our Online Community and affected by breast cancer, why not introduce yourselves in the ‘New here, say hello’ section of the breast cancer forum. You might be surprised at just how much support you find.

    "Thank you so...

    Tom C - Online Community team over 3 years ago
  • Cancer just messed with the wrong boobs!
    Living life
    This time last year I'd just had my second EC Chemo, I was starting to feel pretty rubbish as I began this journey. I think I will always look back on the autumn and reflect.... but it's definitely changed my mindset and philosophy on life.&n...
    Jacala over 3 years ago
  • Chemo Diary
    6) 2nd Chemo - EC
    I had my second chemo yesterday and felt fine during it but felt really tired when I got home.  I slept really well which was great.  Had some nausea this morning but felt pretty good as the day wore on.  I start the injections ag...
    Meanegg over 3 years ago
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