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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

  • Pedalling through this journey
    Fati 4 hours ago
  • "It's Only Skin Cancer"
    A cautionary tale of personal experience and common misconception
    dolphin99 12 hours ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 14 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.
    Matthew - Online Community Team 3 days ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 3 days ago
  • Slightly Inconvenienced by Prostate Cancer
    Lemsip 9 days ago
  • Peter's Blog
    A blog about bowel cancer at a young age
    HawkeyeBrown 10 days ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 11 days ago
  • Kidney Not
    Mmum 12 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • Community News
    Protecting your mental health on the Online Community

    The Online Community is a big source of support for lots of members. It can be a comfort to read that other members are going through a similar experience to you. However, it’s important to look after yourself online. Sometimes we may need different types of support depending on how we’re feeling. Sometimes it can be difficult to read posts where other people are talking about their experiences, even if those experiences are similar to yours. We want you to feel you can be honest and use the Online...

    Eliza -Online Community Team over 4 years ago
  • Peter's Blog
    November 2021 – it’s all gone wrong
    Before I refer to the title of this section, I will fill in the gaps from my follow up oncology appointment from the 28th October. The pain in my right side has been gradually getting worse as I slept and has been giving me a lot of broken sleep. How...
    HawkeyeBrown over 4 years ago
  • Community News
    New Beginnings


    As we find ourselves somehow in 2022, people affected by cancer have been through an awful lot in the last few years. The coronavirus pandemic continues to change peoples’ plans and of course has impacted the health and freedom of many.
     
    After such difficult times throughout the last few years, finding fresh energy for the new year and hope for the future is arguably harder than ever. 

    "I am trying to put it all into perspective but it’s hard."
    - Community member, Neuroendocrine cancer...

    Tom C - Online Community team over 4 years ago
  • vital's APC blog
    The waiting game continues ...
     Ought to update you: the latest blood test showed PSA level has fallen further, now down to 0.142. During the telephone appointment with my consultant she said "it's evidence that the hormone therapy is working" so I believe that ...
    Former Member over 4 years ago
  • Cancer just messed with the wrong boobs!
    Herceptin- side effects
    My cancer is HER2+ so there is a drug called Herceptin that is given to breast cancer patients  (& some stomach cancers) that suppress this cancer from reproducing. Its give via an injection into the thigh every three weeks and I'll cont...
    Jacala over 4 years ago
  • Third time around
    Still cant quite believe I have won this lottery again
    Hi Just wondering if there is anyone out there who has been through this particular hell before? I had cervical cancer, then breast cancer and over christmas was diagnosed with Uterine Sarcoma.  The PET scan also showed three hot spots in my lun...
    Former Member over 4 years ago
  • My husbands tonsil cancer diagnosis 2022
    Diagnosis day ..
    Yesterday my husband was diagnosed with tonsil cancer he has a large lump or tumour to his lymph nodes.  Needing chemo weekly plus radiotherapy for 6 weeks.. so far he's had blood tests, CT scans, operation biopsies and dental appointments a...
    Sammas over 4 years ago
  • Cancer just messed with the wrong boobs!
    Back on track - PICC & cycle #8
    So after my truly awful allergic reaction, last weeks treatment was postponed as they wanted to review my case.Sadly because of Christmas & new year plus bank holidays they didn't meet in time  for my treatment to go ahead on the 5th Jan...
    Jacala over 4 years ago
  • Community News
    Stoma series- Reassurance from the Community

    Have you been told you may need a stoma after treatment or surgery? Are you already living with a stoma? This blog is a collection of supportive and shared experiences from members who have had, or currently live with a stoma. If you’re looking for some reassurance, you may just find it here.

    Even if you’re not looking for reassurance about living with a stoma, you’ll still find lots of warm peer support. It can be comforting to know there’s a whole Community of people who can understand what...

    Megan- Online Community Team over 4 years ago
  • A booby is a seabird with blue feet
    Before The Red Devil
    Today is a milestone meeting – with The Red Devil, no less. I am ready for it in the same way that I might be for a car crash, after been told to prepare myself well in advance. It will be ‘interesting’ to see (and to feel) the afte...
    Former Member over 4 years ago
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