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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?

Community News Blogs

  • What you wish you had known – cancer and farming communities
    7 days ago
  • Lights, Camera, Action – the Online Community spotlighted in Macmillan Emmerdale TV campaign
    11 days ago
  • “AI is a really useful tool if used correctly.”
    13 days ago
  • Lights! Camera! Action! Steph & Emma's Secret London Trip
    20 days ago

Recent Blogs

  • Hair loss due to 1st chemo

    I knew this would happen but it's still hit me just brushed My hair to notice a large amount on the floor someone please give me some words of comfort I feel so alone with this happening x
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  • dry mouth 22 months on

    Dry mouth after 12 months does it get any better
    0 posts
  • Advice needed

    Hello this is my first time posting. I start my chemo soon 3 rounds of Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide then 3 rounds of Doxetaxel. I am going to try the cold cap and was wondering if this has worked for any one. I really do not want to lose my hair.
    0 posts
  • Looking for support

    My Husband has been diagnosed with blood cancer and had lymphoma 10 years ago and has been in remission now ,looking to talk to somebody I cannot face it. Please chat to somebody.
    0 posts
  • Painful Mammogram

    Hi Ladies, My last Mammogram was so painful after scar tissue formed after my Lumpectomy, Is there any alternatives to Mammograms and if so how do I request a change? Thanks everyone, Pat @65
    0 posts
  • breast lympoedema

    After surgery and radiotherapy for breast cancer I have now lympoedema in the breast! I don't remember anything about this side effect. If anyone could give me any advice, especially about how to relieve the itching.
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  • Travel Insurance while under chemotherapy

    Can anyone recommend a travel insurance company that is willing to insure someone who is currently undergoing chemotherapy? I want to travel in 3 weeks, which is the week between my 5th and 6th cycles
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  • ty all

    ty all that replied to my past blog.. you all r in my prayers and hopefully they will be answered and we will have a cure I did try chemo and it made me so sick. stopped all treatments now and gonna let nature take its course. God bless you all.
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