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.
During the Coronavirus pandemic many people turned to the Online Community for support. Although the Online Community has always provided a space to access peer support, it really did mean so much to our members as they were still able to access support when most face to face services had closed.
“Being able to access these forums has meant so much especially during the pandemic.”
-Winkers60,
“Thank you for sharing your experiences Gemmary, they are so insightful and a real benefit...
Does a psa level of 16/L warrant a postrate biopsy?
Last month, shared a wonderful Community News blog highlighting the kindness shown across the Community.
“No matter what has brought you to the site, no matter how cancer has affected your life, our members will support you through. The kindness of strangers soon becomes the kindness of friends.” – Rachel - Macmillan, Community News Blog, June 2021
It was lovely to hear from Community members in response to Rachel’s blog. We heard that you really enjoyed the chance to read some...
Today we are back with the 13th volume of our longest running Community News Blog series ‘Cancer & me 35 years on’. Willo was diagnosed with Anal cancer in 1986 while living in Zambia. In this blog series Willo has been sharing her experience of living through and beyond cancer. Alongside sharing everything she has been through, Willo has also been sharing the amazing artwork she created during this time in her life.
So far, Willo has covered her experience of moving back to England...
After probably a year of suffering with a 'lump' in my throat and difficulty swallowing I finally took the decision to call the doctor. As we are in Covid times this was a case of phoning surgery, explain the symptoms, and if the lady on the other end thinks its urgent enough they get a doctor to call back. I explained that it was not urgent and I did not want the Doctor thinking it was.
Less than an hour later the Doc calls back, "what are your symptoms Mr Nash?"
Difficulty swallowing...
