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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

  • WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b non-deleted
    W J 3 hours ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 16 hours ago
  • Cool Cap Relief
    TerryB 1 day ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 2 days ago
  • Today my coffee tastes like Christmas in Costa Rica
    Beesuit 3 days ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 3 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 5 days ago
  • Multiple Myeloma
    Tess123 15 days ago
  • Mumofcancer
    Mumofcancer 21 days ago
  • Cycle 19 and not working anymore
    Emotions 23 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • Kidney Not
    Modify Update - Oct 2023
    I’m now on week 18 of the 2 year ModiFY trial.  Time for an update.  The first 2 months were hectic with appointments most weeks.   Since September the injections are every 12 weeks.   But there are so many check-i...
    Mmum over 2 years ago
  • A trip with triple negative breast cancer
    The steroid wean phase
    Tomorrow will be 3 weeks on from the emergence of my serious immunotherapy adverse event involving kidneys and thyroid. The management plan remains high dose steroids, weaned down over time, backed up by extra detailed renal tests from time to time. ...
    Coddfish over 2 years ago
  • Community News
    Sexual health and cancer: Erectile Dysfunction during and after cancer treatment
    In this blog, we'll highlight the valuable insights Community members have on how they dealt with emotional and physical aspects of Erectile dysfunction. Additionally, we’ll discuss sexual health and intimacy, challenging the notion of a “normal” sex life.
    Dylan - Online Community Team over 2 years ago
  • Community News
    Are you looking for some hope?
    It can be a challenge to feel hopeful during a difficult time so in today’s blog, we are sharing lots of hope from the Community. Although some members may not feel very hopeful with their personal circumstances, we hope the following will offer some reassurance, inspiration and positivity.
    Megan- Online Community Team over 2 years ago
  • Facing the future: Together
    Recent Oncology Visit - October 2023

    A few weeks ago Dal contracted Covid, he was quite ill for a few days but in his normally way, he battled through and I am pleased to say he has recovered well. 

    In addition Dal has, on occasion had quite severe stomach upsets, there is no known reason, it is something we are trying to find a link for, but overall he has remained very well. 

    At the beginning of this month Dal had a face to face appointment with his oncologist, and he was reprimanded for not informing the team of his Covid spell, so...

    Lowedal over 2 years ago
  • A trip with triple negative breast cancer
    The roller coaster of nephritis
    It’s two and a half weeks since I became aware I was having a serious adverse immune event to my kidneys related to my immunotherapy, a PD-1 inhibitor. I continue to try to do everything I can to manage myself to whatever is my best possible ou...
    Coddfish over 2 years ago
  • SgtL
    How it all began
    06 Oct 23 in January 2023 I noticed that I was having toilet issues by needing wee more often than normal. I was feeling very tired all of the time. by March I had my first blood test which showed low iron so was put on iron tablets. Yip this worked,...
    SgtL over 2 years ago
  • Community News
    Supporting friends - how to ask for, or give support when you or your friend has cancer
    In this Community News Blog, we're discussing how to best support your friend when they are diagnosed with cancer or how to ask your friends for support when you are living with cancer. Find tips from Community members and support from Macmillan.
    Steph - Online Community Team over 2 years ago
  • MM uncertainty
    Sep 2023 - Palliative care at home
    September has been another learning experience. Having decided he would like to die at home if possible, my husband is now under the care of the local hospice, with weeks left. Infact, there are three main organisations now involved in his care: hosp...
    motherofboys over 2 years ago
  • Poetry ABT
    For Roy
    I look at the sky - I see you there I look at the moon and the stars - I feel you are near I notice the sound of the river - I can hear your voice I feel a sensation of warmth - I remember the laughter I see a smile in someones eyes - I remember you ...
    AliceBT over 2 years ago
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