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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. 

Macmillan Information Blogs
  • Random act of kindness
    Random act of kindness
    6 months ago
  • The Changing Faces of Cancer- Scalp cooling, Hair loss and Regrowth.
    The Changing Faces of Cancer- Scalp cooling, Hair loss and Regrowth.
    over 2 years ago
  • If I could go back to the day of my cancer diagnosis
    If I could go back to the day of my cancer diagnosis
    over 2 years ago

Latest blog updates

  • Cool Cap Relief
    TerryB 8 hours ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 19 hours ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 1 day ago
  • Today my coffee tastes like Christmas in Costa Rica
    Beesuit 2 days ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 2 days 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.
    Dylan - Online Community Team 4 days ago
  • WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b non-deleted
    W J 5 days ago
  • Multiple Myeloma
    Tess123 14 days ago
  • Mumofcancer
    Mumofcancer 20 days ago
  • Cycle 19 and not working anymore
    Emotions 22 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • Cancer just messed with the wrong boobs!
    The waiting continues.....
    I'm now nearly 3 weeks post op (on Monday) and it's flown by. My armpit feels sticky and clammy which I presume is the lack of lymph nodes and I'm still wearing my bra at night. It just doesn't feel comfortable if I go bra less. My bo...
    Jacala over 5 years ago
  • It's Gone Tits Up
    You've got wires, coming out of your skin
    This week has been intense but productive. I’ve had MRI and ultrasound scans and two appointments with my oncologist. Firstly, all is good on the scans. No other lumps on my right side and the cancer on my left side is breaking up but not sprea...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • It's Gone Tits Up
    Baby I've got ya money
    There's not much information out there on what help us cancer troopers can get when we make the decision to still work and fight for our lives. I’ve never claimed a benefit in my life so had a little look around all the cancer websites and foru...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Community News
    Have you seen these conversations?

    "Catching up with the Community" written over someone's hands typing on a keyboard, wearing compression gloves and black nail varnish.

    In today’s blog, we’re catching up on some recent conversations from across the Online Community. Members have been offering each other lots of support lately. From side effects to talking to children, members have been talking about everything and anything around their cancer experiences. Even if you have a different type of cancer, remember that you're still welcome to talk to other members in groups across the site. Why not join in and find support?

    “How was/is the experience of...

    Eliza -Online Community Team over 5 years ago
  • The Adventures of Me & Patrick
    A cancer journey with a difference
    I named my cancer (Stage III Hodgkin's Lymphoma) Patrick. I have written a book 'The Adventures of Me & Patrick - A cancer journey with a difference' (available on Amazon) detailing the story of my journey with Patrick. Whilst writing...
    MeandPatrick over 5 years ago
  • Well, I didn’t expect that!
    The CT Scan Results
    It really is time to catch up with my story so far!  Time just keeps running away from me. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. On the one hand this whole nightmare will be over quicker, on the other, life will just pa...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Community News
    Cancer, exercise and you

    The words 'Cancer, exercise and you' written in green over a photo of someone running in a Macmillan T-shirt.

    Here on the Community we know that staying active looks different for everyone. Everyone is unique, and so is how they may feel emotionally and physically after their cancer treatment.

    For some people, trying to keep active and move their body after treatment can be a way of looking after themselves. It may help you feel less stressed and lift your spirits if you are feeling low. It can also help you feel more in control, because you are doing something positive for yourself.

    We all know the benefits...

    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Snakes and ladders
    Five years since diagnosis, what a journey

    I have just had a look back at my previous blog posts, and so much has happened (or not ) since then. I did have the Diep flap surgery in December 2019, and I love it, it is the best decision I made. I have recently had a full peony tattoo over the reconstructed breast to cover all the scars from my various ops, and feel thatI can now close the door on this whole 5 years. I was diagnosed on 15th August 2016 and now feel at peace with myself. I am not the same person I was pre-cancer, and if I’m honest...

    jowoomot over 5 years ago
  • One Life Live It
    Surgery +5
    Well, dare I say it, that wasn't so bad. In fact I feel a bit of a fraud as I am sure I could easily have worked this week. Within 24hours of surgery I was up and about, not feeling tired or sick or groggy and just using paracetamol to keep the pain ...
    Irishgirl16 over 5 years ago
  • Cancer and Cakes
    Keeping abreast - the weeks after my lumpectomy (10 August 2021)
    I have a lot to be grateful for. The breast lump has been removed and hadn't spread to my lymph nodes and family colleagues and friends have all been a tremendous support. Sleeping Lying on your stomach is a very good sleeping position if you have Co...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
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