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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

  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 5 hours ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 20 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 20 days ago
  • Cycle 19 and not working anymore
    Emotions 22 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

  • Cancer and Cakes
    Recovery (26 July 2021)
    The day after my operation I felt pretty tired. Surprisingly I hadn't slept for more than 2½ hours - I'd expected a far longer sleep as I still have the anaesthetic inside me, but perhaps the adrenaline was pumping through me? The pain wasn't ...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Cancer and Cakes
    Sci-Fi - decontamination and nuclear medicine (19 July 2021)
    I was inspired to bake a Raspberry Blue marble sci-fi cake by the incredible science behind my upcoming operation. Creating this cake took me out of myself to invent a cake that represented where I am at the moment. I'm no good at 'mindfulness' ...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Cancer and Cakes
    Reflections on NCT pizza nights and cup sizes (1 July 2021)
    Okay, Pizza isn't really a cake, but it's is connected with my breast lump and the NCT. The NCT connection When I was pregnant with my first child I joined a National Childbirth Trust (NCT) group for anti-natal classes. The woman who led it...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Cancer and Cakes
    Distraction techniques - perfect 'healthy' meringues! (27 June 2021)
    As a distraction until I see the Consultant at the Marsden to hear about my treatment pathway for a breast lump that's going to come out, we invited a few friends over, along with those of our son (who's just come out of isolation having recently ret...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Cancer and Cakes
    One lump or two? (24 June 2021)
    It's been a busy week. Some normality and some surrealism. I've done a bit of work and had some lovely social times with family and friends and felt buoyed up by the love, warmth and kindness of all those I've told about my breast lump. As expected, ...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Cancer and Cakes
    The waiting game and avoiding osteoporosis - a lemon cheesecake with rhubarb compote (20 June 2021)
    I'm playing the waiting game at the moment and what better activity to take my mind off things before I go to The Marsden to get the results of a biopsy on my breast lump than do some baking? I thought I would make a start by sharing my thoughts abou...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Cancer and Cakes
    The waiting days - a cherry tart and the recall (11 June 2021)
    Having had some wonderful highs at the end of May and beginning of June (a sky-dive from 15,000ft with my youngest child, a lovely trip to Kew Gardens with a friend) I landed with a bump when an envelope came through our letterbox inviting me back fo...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • It's Gone Tits Up
    I think I’m alright, I guess I’m alright
    I used to think the bedroom detox scene from Trainspotting was jaw dropping. Literally enough to put anyone off using any drug ever. When watched it today I laughed. I could do a heroin cold turkey standing on my head. This shit is nothing. Round 4 w...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Mummy’s poorly, let’s get her better
    Holiday energy and new boob shyness
    Hubby the boys and I ventured away for a few days this week and it was glorious. We didn’t attempt to do much didn’t plan the days but just wanted to get away and try and relax after this rather mad year for all of us! We had been away th...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Community News
    Kath's bowel cancer journey and life with a stoma

    An image of a lady sitting down looking at the camera with the words 'Kath's bowel cancer journey' written in green beside her.

    There are many discussions here on the Community about how a cancer diagnosis can affect someone’s life. Kath is here to share her experience of being diagnosed with bowel cancer 11 years ago and the physical and emotional challenges that she has faced.

    There can be some comfort gained from reading a shared experience which is why Kath is sharing her story in hope that it can provide support to others. If you read Kath’s story and want to read other personal experiences, you can find many...

    Megan- Online Community Team over 5 years ago
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