Macmillan Online Community
 
  • Cancer info and support
  • Online Community
  • Donate
  • Fundraise
  • Cost of living
  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Shop
  • About Us
  • More
  • Cancel
  • User
  • Site
  • Search
  • User
  • Search
  • Forums
  • Blogs
  • Ask an Expert
  • News
  • Help
  • Guidelines
  • More
  • Cancel

Blogs

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

  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 12 hours ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 14 hours ago
  • Today my coffee tastes like Christmas in Costa Rica
    Beesuit 1 day ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 1 day 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 3 days ago
  • WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b non-deleted
    W J 4 days ago
  • Multiple Myeloma
    Tess123 13 days ago
  • Mumofcancer
    Mumofcancer 19 days ago
  • Cycle 19 and not working anymore
    Emotions 21 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 23 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • Community News
    The recurring fear of recurrence

    A snowy mountain against an orange sunrise

    "Whatever your prognosis, whatever your hopes, whatever your personality, the second that you know that you have cancer your life changes irrevocably."

    It seems to be a common experience that once cancer treatment finishes, the anxieties and fears around recurrence become heightened. We regularly see conversations about recurrence, or worries of recurrence, on the community and how much this can impact your wellbeing and mental health. It’s natural to worry about cancer coming back, and...

    Ellen - Macmillan over 4 years ago
  • I don’t have time for this
    Are you sitting comfortably?
    Why the title? It’s the first thing I said when I was given my diagnosis. I’m 55, a mother of 2, grandmother of 2 and married to a wonderful man.  It has been an horrendous year for us. My father in law died just before Christmas sud...
    Angua1 over 4 years ago
  • Mummy’s poorly, let’s get her better
    Cancerversary
    It's been a long time since I have written.  Last week marked one year since my diagnosis. I didn't think I would get emotional about it.  I have been working hard to get 'back to normal'.  I am in a new job, have been ...
    Former Member over 4 years ago
  • vital's APC blog
    Heard the latest?
     Have you heard the latest? It’s not out yet.  But until it is, here are two things learnt since the last post:  First, the blood test taken on the 12th of November subsequently showed my PSA level has fallen from 39 to just 0.8!...
    Former Member over 4 years ago
  • vital's APC blog
    Heard the latest?
     Another step yesterday, I met the consultant who'll oversee my case, at Medical Oncology. She was very thorough, enquiring what I know about my condition, the treatment, and what is available on top. In addition to the hormone therapy I&#39...
    Former Member over 4 years ago
  • Community News
    November is lung cancer awareness month - 'we're all here to support each other'

    A photograph of a woodland path with steps covered in autumn leaves

    November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. When you or your loved one has lung cancer, it's important you can find the right emotional support. 

    In this Community News blog, we'll be highlighting the support shared in the Community's lung cancer forum and sharing some other ways you can find help.

    The Online Community's lung cancer forum is an online support group. It's open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and you can find support from people who understand. Because they've been there themselves...

    Steph - Online Community Team over 4 years ago
  • One Life Live It
    Halfway through Phesgo
    Truly it was a surprise today to realise this was cycle 12.  That's 6 chemo plus hormone, followed by 6 Phesgo injections, so I “only” have 6 more to go.  I think I have gotten so used to this routine every 3 weeks I stopped...
    Irishgirl16 over 4 years ago
  • Not this time!
    #12 Getting Worse before it gets better
    Maybe I was extremely naïve, maybe I just hit peak information overload at some point, maybe I could only look so far ahead. When I was first told I had throat cancer I went off the scale to the dark side and thought that was it, worst outcomes ...
    Ronnie95 over 4 years ago
  • Community News
    Has your speech or voice changed after a cancer diagnosis or cancer treatment?

    November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, an awareness month organised by the Oral Health Foundation. In today’s blog around mouth cancer, we’re talking about speech and voice changes.  Speech changes can depend on where your cancer is, and the type of treatment you have. Speech and voice changes don’t only affect people with mouth cancer. You may also experience changes if you have laryngeal cancer or oesophageal cancer, amongst other diagnoses. For some people, speech changes are temporary...

    Eliza -Online Community Team over 4 years ago
  • Cancer just messed with the wrong boobs!
    Cycle #3 16.11.2021
    So I had my third and FINAL EC on Tuesday. Anyone that knows will understand that the red wee is now a thing of the past. Blood pressure was ok today, bloods were ok too so chemo could go ahead. Yay! So happy to be pumped full of poison . As usual t...
    Jacala over 4 years ago
<>
Help us do whatever it takes, because we’ve never been needed more.
Donate
Online Community
  • Cancer groups
  • Cancer blogs
  • Ask an expert
  • Cancer news
  • Help
  • Sitemap
More from us
  • Cancer information and support
  • Cost of living
  • Online Community
  • In your area
  • Fundraise
  • Donate
  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Shop
  • About us
About us
  • Contact us
  • Jobs and careers
  • What we do
  • Our organisation
  • Corporate partners
  • Press office

Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.

We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.

0808 808 00 00
Macmillan Logo
Fundraising
PIF logo
  • Sitemap
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • About our information
  • Accessibility

© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007