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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

  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 11 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

  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Post 184: I Feel Free at Last…
    Post 184: I Feel Free at Last… A lucky break is all I need The rest is fully guaranteed I can do more than I thought Gone are harmful words like distraught ——— Round two of the cake making today was a joy, and being two ho...
    Mr U 10 months ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Post 183: A Lucky Break and Greased Paper.
    Post 183: A Lucky Break and Greased Paper. Largely our garden’s been neglected, But my Darling’s now detected A bloom of immense rarity — It’s more like a celebrity. ——— I listed at the top of the blog yes...
    Mr U 10 months ago
  • (Cancer) Garden journey day by day
    Prickly and painful underfoot
    Paying attention to underfoot – where our feet tread, in my pre-chemo life something I never thought twice about, apart from when picking my way across a pebble beach to reach the sea. Now, though, nature created a perfect parallel to the sudde...
    WalkerGirl 10 months ago
  • Prostate Cancer Recurrence - Triple Therapy
    Third 12 Week Review
    Telephone call from my consultant this morning, all blood test results good and my PSA remains undetectable. I don't know why but I was getting very nervous before the call which is unusual for me. Just over 1 year since finishing chemo most side eff...
    excavator 10 months ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Post 182: Recovery in Harmony, Advocacy in Tatters
    Post 182: Recovery in Harmony, Advocacy in Tatters Crunchy Nut are way too nice, One bowl’s good — better is twice. My appetite is here to stay, And teeth are into fast decay. ——— Update: Vital signs: good Weight: inc...
    Mr U 10 months ago
  • (Cancer) Garden journey day by day
    You're not alone - part 2
    Following on from the delight of dahlias springing up from the flowerbed, my attention has turned since then to more autumnal developments and turning my gaze downward: a stormy weekend with winds bringing down the chestnuts and the "garden floor" (i...
    WalkerGirl 10 months ago
  • (Cancer) Garden journey day by day
    You're not alone - part 1
    Well, my daily photo-taking is without doubt a sustainer through the tougher days and a delight through this mellow autumn. The photo process brings surprises, all of a delight, as chemo brings suprises, usually in a less-delightful fashion. Las...
    WalkerGirl 10 months ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Post 181: Surprise, surprise.
    Post 181: Surprise, surprise. The cold mist feels refreshing to me I feel alive and well and free, It’s not that I’ve been out of sorts, But it does remind me of all my faults. ——— Today’s mission, if we should ...
    Mr U 10 months ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Post 180: Date Night at the Local Curry House.
    Post 180: Date Night at the Local Curry House. A walk in town is all we need To eat and drink, love’s guaranteed ——— “Stay in bed today,” my Darling said as she stood at the door of my recovery room early, after...
    Mr U 10 months ago
  • Community News
    Local Cancer Community Meet-ups - New Dates, More Locations!

    Macmillan's 'Cancer Community Meet-ups' program has been extended. This time, we don't just have new dates... we also have more locations! 

    Are you in Birmingham, Bradford, Preston, Rochester, Washington, or Watford? Do you fancy chatting face-to-face with other people affected by cancer? If so, we're delighted to announce even more opportunities to make new friends. 

    These in-person events intend to build supportive communities of people local to the areas they're hosted in. To avoid...

    Dylan - Online Community Team 10 months ago
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