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• To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?

  Mr U 9 hours ago
• Living with Desdemona

  Desdemona 1 day 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 1 day ago
• Multiple Myeloma

  Tess123 7 days ago
• WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b HD

  W J 9 days ago
• Mumofcancer

  Mumofcancer 13 days ago
• One Step At A Time

  Phild26 15 days ago
• Cycle 19 and not working anymore

  Emotions 15 days ago
• Warm your teaspoon

  Mrs of husband with bowel cancer - T3 N1 - chemo to be followed by radio then anterior bowel - depending what they find. Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine being the prescribed drugs. `

  Sierraoscar 17 days ago
• Pete's cancer blog

  Peterb 22 days ago

Latest blog posts

• 4 weeks since diagnosis.

  4 weeks

  I have had pain in my bum for 10 months getting treated for piles .had a MRI and CT scan .had appointment at the hospital at 10.30  to find out the results.To be told it is cancer and I need to be at the hospital for 4 O'clock that same day&nbsp...

  Math7a5971 10 months ago
• Distracting myself, hopefully!

  Husband now on 2WW pathway

  H is back from the GP Surgery.  They are referring him to a Urologist at the hospital on the 2WW pathway.  They said it is only a possibility of cancer, there can be other factors causing an enlarged prostate gland.  Fingers crossed al...

  Margaret853 10 months ago
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  To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?

  Post 191: Celebrations in 2 Days.

  Post 191: Celebrations in 2 Days My Darling’s Birthday in 3 days Our Second anniversary in 3 days Bone scan in 4 days Holiday to Cumbria in 6 days Oncology Powwow in 20 days ——— So, the gurgling tummy and the foul smell bec...

  Mr U 10 months ago
• Distracting myself, hopefully!

  Jawbone cancer diagnosis

  Went to the hospital yesterday and it was no surprise to be told I have jawbone cancer.  What I'm struggling to take in is that it's most likely a rare type of cancer called jawbone sarcoma.  This will take specialised treatment and...

  Margaret853 10 months ago
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  To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?

  Post 190: Bed rest with bad smells.

  Post 190: Bed rest with bad smells. A bright red Cardinal on a Christmas movie made me cry today. It’s a mostly a bright red, smallish bird (smaller than a blackbird, more like a bullfinch) that my Darling and I saw in the back garden on Long...

  Mr U 10 months ago
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  Community News

  What do you wish you had known before diagnosis? The Online Community helps.

  Our new blog mini-series is based on a question ‘what you wish you had known’. The blogs feature different cancer treatments or situations you might be facing. We’re bringing the Community together to share hints and tips. Today we’re encouraging the sharing of your experiences of diagnosis. We know how helpful it can be to hear from someone who has been through it themselves.

  Steph - Online Community Team 10 months ago
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  To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?

  Post 189: A rainy day of frustration.

  Post 189: A rainy day of frustration. As the day passed without much cause for concern I started to reassess my recovery. How well am I now? With my Darling looking out for me in every way possible, it’s sometimes hard to get a real picture o...

  Mr U 10 months ago
• Distracting myself, hopefully!

  Husband's PSA levels

  H has now discussed his PSA levels with the GP.  As we suspected they are abnormally high.  He's had them tested a few times before and they have always been just over 3.  They are not supposed to be more than 4.  Th...

  Margaret853 10 months ago
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  Community News

  “It is a juggling act being a cancer patient and a parent.” – Priyanka’s story

  Being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at the age of 36, a mum of two, and a loving wife. This is Priyanka's story of managing a cancer diagnosis and treatment, alongside being a parent.

  Megan- Online Community Team 10 months ago
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  To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?

  Post 188: I need the Acute Pain-relief Group’s Help!

  Post 188: I need the Acute Pain-relief Group’s Help! All the last four days my rib has had pain It’s going chronic quickly Is it now in vain ——— As I position my bed in the best shape to avoid the blessed pain, I&rsqu...

  Mr U 10 months ago