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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. 

Latest blog updates

  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 1 hour ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 3 hours ago
  • Wittering away...
    Rowan8a3264 6 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.
    Emma - Online Community Team 21 hours ago
  • time for a cuppa....
    hugs 1 day ago
  • Speaking to an empty room
    RedTree26 1 day ago
  • "It's Only Skin Cancer"
    A cautionary tale of personal experience and common misconception
    dolphin99 3 days ago
  • My Mengioma Brain Tumour Story
    GaryG298207 3 days ago
  • Looking after Mr. B
    Miranda t 7 days ago
  • Today my coffee tastes like Christmas in Costa Rica
    Beesuit 7 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • A new chapter
    We are all beautiful

    I am 59 and sporting the slight fuzziness of a new growth of hair, and I am amazed to see, having been amazed at how beautiful other women are when their heads are shaved, that I too am beautiful.

    Having attended the 'Look Good, Feel Better' workshops, I have learnt finally to enjoy playing with makeup and have used my face as a canvas rather than wearing my wig or scarves (although I do resort to hats when out walking in the cold). I love the feel of my new hair and seeing the wayward directions...

    Former Member over 9 years ago
  • The Singing Biker
    Long ago and far away, part 1

    At the age of 56 I returned to motorcycling after 30+ years.

    What brought this on, I hear you ask.

    Life is short. Enjoy it while you can. I've always pined for a bike,almost got one several years back, but now I figure I can justify it, thanks to the cancer. That seems a weird thing to say, but I think it's true.

    Cashed in some pension and bought the bike, a Ducati Scrambler "Icon", 803cc.

    I got the bike in February and ride it whenever I have the energy and the weather is fair...

    Former Member over 9 years ago
  • Paget's disease of the vulva
    Paget's disease of the vulva

    I have Paget's of the vulva , I am going into hospital on Tuesday for my 3 operation, and I don't know anyone else that has had this , I am told it is extremely rare , and the one I have no one has seen before , so all of this makes me feel really isolated .

    I would be greatful if anyone can contact me

    Former Member over 9 years ago
  • Why Not Me?
    Change of Scenery

    It's now 2 weeks since my axillary clearance and I still feel uncomfortable with constant aching pain in my shoulder, upper arm and elbow. Nights are the worst - trying to get comfortable in bed is impossible.

    I am told that I should be called back for my results in a week and I'm constantly second guessing whether I'll have chemo or hormone tablets and radiotherapy - the waiting is unbearable! We can't change the outcome and it won't bring the next stage of treatment forward if I was...

    Former Member over 9 years ago
  • My Journey begins
    Lymphnode removal

    It's been a whole week since I had my lymphnode removed for diagnosis. Spent most of the week in bed feeling lousy. Not sure if it was down to the op or just my general symptoms I've been having anyway like tiredness, fatigue and breathlessness. 

    Neck was very sore after surgery, more than I anticipated. My scar is also a lot bigger than I thought it would be but the consultant said it was a big lump. I'm not bothered about the scar to be honest. It's the least of my worries.  ...
    Former Member over 9 years ago
  • My husband has cancer
    I am struggling to deal with my husbands cancer.

    My husband is 34 and got diagnosed with bowel cancer September 2015. He had n operation to remove the Tumor we where then told that the cancer had spread to the lining of his stomach and couldn't be cured but could however be managed with chemotherapy. We have 3 children and feel like I have hit a brick wall with coping with things. I am really struggling at the minuite with everything and feel like I'm miserable all the time and can't do anything right. 

    Former Member over 9 years ago
  • Positive Thinking
    Breast Cancer

    February 2017 is 4 years since I was diagnosed with cancer. Over the past 3 years I fund raised for charity.  I have completed the London Marathon, half marathon run, half marathon walk and full marathon walk.  I am now preparing for the London to Brighton cycle ride, which will be held on the 17/09/17.  I am always looking for a challenge.  In fact the 17th September is also my 1st wedding anniversary date. My husband and I finally got hitched in tropical paradise(Jamaica), after been together for...

    Former Member over 9 years ago
  • My cancer journey
    A small journey

    I have to honest I've never written a blog before although a lot has been written about me but  not connected to my cancer, but I would just like to share a little of my journey with you.

    I am the mother of nine children ( well most are adults now) and very sadly one of my sons was murdered 9 years ago in south east London I will share the story of Jimmy with you one day.


    In July 2016 I happened to go to the toilet and passed some blood and panicked but went to my doctors and to cut...

    Former Member over 9 years ago
  • How cancer makes me feel
    How cancer feels for me

    wish that I could go back in time and maybe not say the things I did or wish I had done . 

    I wish I could get rid of these feelings of sadness that eat at me every day I wish they would just go away . 

    I wish that I could feel better and not feel so lost inside . 

    I wish I had said what I meant at times instead of keeping it all in . 

    I wish this cancer would go away and I could feel like me today and everyday . 

    Instead I feel alone and sacred of what is to become . 

    I am not scared to die and sometimes...

    Former Member over 9 years ago
  • Cancer, Me and Them
    Crosswords and Disappointment

    Happy Easter to all of you :)

    It's early evening and I'm still sitting in the hospice so I thought to stave off boredom (there is nothing on TV, I'm stuck watching a marathon of Who do you think you are? currently) I'd bring you bang up to date with me and tell you about my latest London trip.

    I received agreement from London that they were happy for me to travel down and be seen and hopefully if it was deemed I was well enough I would receive treatment.  So the hospice were glad that...

    Former Member over 9 years ago
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