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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
    8 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

  • Wittering away...
    Rowan8a3264 5 hours ago
  • "It's Only Skin Cancer"
    A cautionary tale of personal experience and common misconception
    dolphin99 6 hours ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 9 hours ago
  • Looking after Mr. B
    Miranda t 9 hours ago
  • Today my coffee tastes like Christmas in Costa Rica
    Beesuit 1 day ago
  • My BCG Therapy
    Aurelius 1 day ago
  • Pedalling through this journey
    Former Member 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.
    Matthew - Online Community Team 5 days ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 6 days ago
  • Slightly Inconvenienced by Prostate Cancer
    Lemsip 12 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • ski
    dear doctor

    background note :-  ive been with my gp's surgery for 25 years, ive had the same gp for 15 years, i like him,we can talk,and i think he's a good doctor, so!!!!!! here goes my blog.

    4 years ago i went to see the doc with a sore nose, my doc wasnt there so saw someone else, gave me a weeks antibiotics come back in 2 weeks, i got to see another doctor 4 weeks later, oh yes there's an infection here's 1 weeks worth of antibiotics and get this nasal spray, if it doesnt clear up come back, weeks...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • robynn
    it is a sad sad day

    Well, today is a sad sad day, and I dont know where to go or what to do, so thought I would try and blog it out. Trouble is I dont even know what to say. I have lost a truly wonderful friend, who I really really cared about. Strange how people on here can mean so much to you even though you never actually meet. The thing is out of everyone on here, although I love you all to absolute pieces, I think my beautiful Kath was someone who could kind of really understand some of the issues we were facing...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • gaco
    Triple Negative Breast cancer

    Is there anybody out there who has been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.  This is my diagnosis and I have seen two oncologists, one for chemo and one for radiotherapy.  The second oncologist thinks I could benefit from Tamoxifin but the first said it wouldn't be of any help to me.  There isn't much known about the best treatment for this condition so it would be helpful if anybody else has this diagnosis and what their treatment options have been.

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • gaco
    Radiotherapy and Aqueous cream

    Thanks for all for comments about aqueous cream.  Will now start applying religiously.  (Going upstairs in a minute!)  To Wench53 if you read my first blog about radiotherapy, please do not take any notice.  I am sure I am more of an exception with my anxiety about it.  Most people seem to find it ok and even I am now getting more used to it.  Wish you good luck.

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • mums lung cancer
    new to this blog

    Hi everyone at Macmillan, My mum was diagnosed with extensive small cell lung cancer at the end of June. I created a blog to try and help me cope with it all ,as at first I thought my feelings were a bit unusual. 

    However, I really dont think my feelings were that unique so I decided to share in the hope that maybe I could not only help myself through this but also help others going through similar experiences. 

    All posts will be copied to this blog, but if you want to follow me so far, heres the...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Buzzie
    The Widow Vibe, the bottle bank, and the question of dignity ...

     
    I’ll start with a little anecdote to give you a taster of the tiny readjustments I am having to make in my new life as a 'widow.'
     
    It was bottle bank time at Cold Comfort Cottage.
     
    It has been bottle bank time for months.
     
    Like many other jobs that involve muscle, going to the bottle bank used to be one of Jonathan’s jobs.
     
    It was, therefore, as a novice ‘bottle-banker’ that I found myself having to delve, reluctantly, into the dark, spidery spaces where...
    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Coping with Caring
    Time together

    Today, after the anxiety about my partner's mood last night, I was quite drained, I had difficulty getting to sleep, just lay there praying for a miracle.  He asked me to bring our sons to see him, in case he gets worse.  I arranged for us to meet him in the Day Clinic after hours and it was strange to see it so empty when it is usually packed out.  To be honest, I find it difficult to go with my partner when he had day clinic appointments.  The hardest part is walking in and seeing so many patients...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • myhopes blog
    our friend and sister kath

    A beautiful,loving girl,always had a word of comfort,a hug,we will miss her terribly,and mourn deeply for her.

    kath darling, be at peace now sweet sweet girl.

    well remember you always

    and love you.

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Gillybeans
    Insomnia is drivng me crazy

    Hi all - 15th day on dexamethasone and Im not getting any kip. Reluctant to start taking sleeping pills - anyone got any advice for me.

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • what now
    WOOOOOW

    I cant believe i am writing this but here goes.

    On monday we got the results of the mri scan.

    Well the news we got, well lets just say it was the best news we could of hoped for and more.

    The results showed that the brain tumor has redcued significantly in size. It has come of the spine which is brilliant news. The doctors have said 1 year of chemo, mri's every three months. but it all good at the moment.

    I cant believe it!!!!!!

    Its amazing and im in shock

    Former Member over 16 years ago
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