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We are back today with the 4th volume of our bereavement series. This series aims to shine a light on some important topics and key experiences that people may go through when they have lost a loved one to cancer.
We began our bereavement series with the aim to normalise discussions around death, dying, and what comes after. Even though these kinds of discussions can be incredibly difficult, talking more openly about these experiences can help patients and loved ones find the...
It's been a while since my last blog. I've now had some tests, including the one I was really dreading, the hysteroscopy.
First of all I got a text from the GP to ask me to book an appointment to discuss results of my blood tests. I immediately went into total panic mode. My CA125 must be high, I've got ovarian cancer, I'm going to die, etc. My anxiety went into overdrive. When the doctor called I immediately broke down and he explained that the call was about a swab test I had done and that...

The 1st – 7th of June 2021 marks Volunteers week here at Macmillan. This is a week dedicated to saying a huge thank you to all of our volunteers who dedicate their time to supporting people affected by cancer. Here on the Community team we wanted to dedicate today’s Community news blog to our very own group of fantastic volunteers, our ‘Community Champions!’
If you’re new to the site, you might not know what a Community Champion is, but you’ve more than likely spoken to...
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