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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

  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 19 hours ago
  • Wittering away...
    Rowan8a3264 20 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.
    Lizzie - Online Community Team 2 days ago
  • Looking after Mr. B
    Miranda t 2 days ago
  • One Life Live It
    Sadly not a LandRover road trip, but my journey through breast cancer
    Irishgirl16 2 days ago
  • Silly
    Bbbb 3 days ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 4 days ago
  • Speaking to an empty room
    RedTree26 4 days ago
  • Today my coffee tastes like Christmas in Costa Rica
    Beesuit 4 days ago
  • Slightly Inconvenienced by Prostate Cancer
    Lemsip 5 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • I Miss My Mum :(
    basic

    i am actually 14 i know i should be 16 to join this site but i needed to talk to people that might be able to help, well basically i am 14 and my mum died just over a year ago to breast cancer. i dont know what to do anymore my mum was my best friend and i just dont like my life without her here

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • I never expected that
    A good week

    Two weeks since finishing treatment and I'm happy to report that I'm loads better. A week ago I was still needing daytime rests and my skin was still very delicate, but this week I have been in work and have been to ballet (twice! Yay!).

    I was discharged by the oncologist today. He was happy with my progress (including my reporting improvements in bowel movements which he takes to be a very good sign), and has handed me over to the surgeon. My lovely specialist nurse is booking scans for...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • leeset
    tonsil cancer....chemo journey day 4!! xx

    23rd september  -- well another good day!! spent it up the hospital with trev. sat out in the 'beer garden' haha..was lush!! he looks so so well. dont know how long this gonna last!! he has less pain tho in his  neck and tumour. and the tumour is actually smaller than it has been! still big to anyone else..but to us it has deffo shrank a little near his ear.

    he s full of energy...still got an appetite which is good. later this afternoon his peg has started to ooze....hot brown liquid!! docs...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Arthurs Day
    Happy Arthurs Day

    Happy Arthurs Day today

     

    Remember do not start the celebrations until 1759

     

    Cheers

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Claudette
    Coming home

    I collected her from the hospice yesterday lunchtime, complete with two carrier bags of medication. She was rather anxious about (I think she felt secure in the hospice) and I was concerned about her having an anxiety attack, which had put her into the hospital in the first place. With a little reassurance from myself and the staff she got in the car and we drove home. I settled her down, sorted out her medication, most of the bulk was clexain and nebules for her nebuliser, and compared...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • pinkvicki
    Another First!

    It is my daughters 5th birthday today and when the family all turn up at 6pm Dad isn't going to be with them. He was the present unpacker, the new toy player and the 'entertainer' and my children's parties.

    I will be very aware that he is missing but hopefully Cerys won't be! 
    Lots of love to you all......

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Sister Cynth
    R.I.P Hugh (aka Father Hugh)

    It has been awhile since I have been on this site, because so much has happened. Plus I have found it difficult.

    Last year 09 I wrote a blog ('Never Let a Soul Brother Go Through the Suffering and Pain - STOP IT EARLY) about my husband Hugh being diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.

    Sadly on the 4th June 2010 Hugh passed away after a long fight to over come this.

    By coming on here is away to not let Hugh death be in vain and to say to all the Black Brother's and their families out there, please...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • leeset
    tonsil cancer...chemo journey day 3!!

    september 22nd - well its day 3 of trev being in hospital and day 2 of chemo!! was chattin to him on facebook this mornin....and he was fighting fit!! by 8 am...showered, changed, meds, trachy tubes sorted and peg cleaned!!! never been known! i was due to see him tonight...but since he felt so well i went thru today for a date!!! we went for a coffee and sat in the gardens. just chilled...cud have been a lush beer garden somewhere!!!

    he s on cistiplan..or howerever its spelt!! that was last night...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Val
    First Chemo session

    I have my first chemo session tomorrow and I am feeling rather scared and unsure.

    I know that everyone reacts differently so now one can tell me how it will affect me personally but I just wanted to share my feelings with people who I know will understand how I feel.

    Val x

     

     

     

     

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • what now
    euro disney

    lil man went to disney land in paris today for six days. His dad and i will be joining  him on saturday and i cant wait.

    This is  positive thing to think about. I cant wait to go and have some fun. Life has been so unreal and out of control these last couple of months. This is going to be an experience for all of us.

    I am slighty nervous about going because lil man has a hikman line in and i dont know if the rides will hurt it.  Hopefully it will be fine and nothing will happen but i still worry...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
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