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.
My mum had breast cancer first, she had the lump removed then radiotherapy and it was gone phew. Then last year 2020 she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, I couldn't believe that she was poorly again what had she done to deserve this? Anyway she's a fighter, she had chemo and a hysterectomy and it was gone again. Then about 2 months later if that it came back seriously give her a break! But this time it had spread to her bowel and stomach and it was stage 4, I cried and cried and haven't really...

Vaginal dryness affects lots of people, for many different reasons. Some cancer treatments can cause vaginal dryness. Vaginal dryness can also be a symptom of the menopause that some people may experience. Your body and how you feel about sex can also be affected by how you are doing emotionally. For some people, it can feel difficult to seek the right help. This could be because you feel embarrassed or ashamed, or not listened to. It’s important to know that you’re not alone. In today’s Community News...

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Today we are back with our 5th instalment of our Bereavement series. The aim of this series is to try to shine a light on important issues facing those who have lost a loved one to cancer, and remind everyone that the Community is a safe space where we welcome any conversations about grief and bereavement.
But why is it important to talk about grief and how we are coping after the death of a loved one? And do we all need to be more open about what we go through when we are grieving...
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