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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
    7 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

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    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 3 days ago
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    Lemsip 9 days ago
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    Eunice77 11 days ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 11 days ago
  • Prostate Cancer Recurrence - Triple Therapy
    excavator 14 days ago
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    W J 14 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • The mysteries of Mo
    October 18th 2011 (pt2)

    A little while after Chris the Hospice at Home nurse had left,Chris the District Nurse arrived to do Mo's syringe drivers.I was on my way out as Eve my respite carer had turned up as it was Tuesday.I went to speak to Chris and tell her what had happened to Mo earlier.As I did the tears came back and I got all choked,Chris noticed and asked me if I wanted a night carer to come in tonight so I had someone else with me she felt I may of needed it considering what had happened and she could arrange it...

    Former Member over 14 years ago
  • The mysteries of Mo
    October 18th 2011

    Went to check Mo this morning at 9am and found her and the bedding covered in urine,OMG!!."You left me wet ALL night" Mo said angrily and glaring at me."I'm so sorry luv",the tears welling up inside me ..again!. "I didn't know I just didn't know" I said.I felt unbelievably guilty,Mo had been fine all night there had been no indication whatsoever that she wasn't.I hadn't heard Mo sounding uncomfortable or distressed in anyway on the baby monitor which was on its highest setting.I would of heard SOMETHING...

    Former Member over 14 years ago
  • Do I get My Oscar Yet
    3rd attempt

    Hello All,

    Our M has just been to visit me, we had the normal chit chats, what he’s doing at the moment, what’s gone on in the week, who’s done what, who’s said what and called the usual people etc, now of all my lads M being the eldest (29) understands more than most because he’s seen quite a lot of his fair share of life, some good and some bad but he’s just knocked me bloody sideways with one comment! Having phoned everyone the good news last Tuesday, to tell them that the cancer appeared to...

    Former Member over 14 years ago
  • A New Way of Life
    Mind gone blank!

    I've spent hours thinking about starting a blog & what I'd include, and now I've finally got one started my mind has gone blank!

    I'll be back soon! - Maybe when tea doesnt need cooking, kids dont need running around & I have time to think!

    Former Member over 14 years ago
  • Sad News
    Sad News

    I don't know how many of you will remember Shelley and Laurence from this site, but, for those of you who do I just wanted to let you know that Laurence sadly passed away yesterday from a throat infection.

    He put up a very brave fight against this dreadful disease with his lovely wife Shelley and family with him every step of the way.

    May he Rest In Peace xxx

    Former Member over 14 years ago
  • leggy Griffs blog
    October 22nd 2011

    Feeling ok but works a bit hard but looks like they are going to lighten my load ! Bowels much better,appetite ok but could be better! Anyway finally selling my charity CD.They are selling so well. Still have odd bad days mainly with bowels but getting longer in between so all in all no reason to complain.Just had haircut proper today as for a year my lads been doing it!! Well with chemo etc it has not mattered!

    Former Member over 14 years ago
  • The journey
    One Step at a time.
    Sorry I haven't updated the blog for a while or replied to messages. I can't actually find on here how to reply to PM's. I read them on my mobile but can not reply. Well Fabe got his results and it was a mixed bag really. Some of the tumours had shrunk but one had grew under the chemo by about 37%. The team think they may try to blast this particular tumour with radiotherapy but will see if another 2 sessions of chemo work. It's strange as most of our family and friends are pleased that some of...
    Former Member over 14 years ago
  • A week in the lives of Shaz & Dave
    The Mental Health Team Appointment !!!!!!!!!....As I thought....Upped the pills

    Sorry its been late informing you of what happened....

    So last Thursday morning we go off to the hospital to see the MHT....very good on arrival, only waited 5mins, and we were a bit early.

    Two guys sat asking Dave how he was feeling and what they think would benefit him.....up the Mirtazapine to 45mg.....do you agree David.."well yes, whatever you say". In steps the angry, frustrated cant believe this shite wife.

    Firstly, I want to know what is it that you actually want to achieve with...

    Former Member over 14 years ago
  • For The Love Of Gordy - A Sister's Story
    I Would Now Like To Be Called....

    ...NIN!

     

    This is because there is another Chrisie on the 'thread that shall not be named' and it was causing confusion so as I look on everyone in Mac Land as my extended family I shall now be signing everying off with my family nickname 'Nin'.

     

    Much love,

    Nin xxxxxx

    Former Member over 14 years ago
  • The mysteries of Mo
    October 17th 2011 (pt4)

    While we were waiting for the nurses I had got upset with Paul and Ewa and went outside and cried my eyes out.Things had just got on top of me,not for the first time but I did eventually come back in but still quite upset.I was just angry,well more frustrated than angry with Paul and Ewa about Mo's future care.Trying to get paul to agree with getting Mo into 'respite care' had been a 'bone of contention'between us for a little while now.Unfortunately the tears returned,frustrated,I said to Paul"Its...

    Former Member over 14 years ago
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