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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

  • "It's Only Skin Cancer"
    A cautionary tale of personal experience and common misconception
    dolphin99 11 hours ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 13 hours ago
  • Wittering away...
    Rowan8a3264 21 hours ago
  • Slightly Inconvenienced by Prostate Cancer
    Lemsip 1 day ago
  • Peter's Blog
    A blog about bowel cancer at a young age
    HawkeyeBrown 2 days ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 3 days ago
  • Kidney Not
    Mmum 4 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.
    Lizzie - Online Community Team 9 days ago
  • Looking after Mr. B
    Miranda t 9 days ago
  • One Life Live It
    Sadly not a LandRover road trip, but my journey through breast cancer
    Irishgirl16 9 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • My Melanoma Radiotherapy Diary
    Day 14 of Radiotherapy

    Really early appointment this morning so a bit of a rush.  I was in getting changed when they called my name.  I was in and out of the hospital within 15 minutes!!!  I only have one more treatment left, on Monday.  It's a shame I have to go back again after the weekend, but that's just the way it is.

    I haven't seen any doctor or anyone throughout my treatment and not heard from anyone about what happens next.  Talked to the nurses today and I should have had a follow up appointment through...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • robynn
    Results. Good News

    Hi everyone

    Had my 3 week check with consultant today. He is very happy with my recovery from surgery. Says I am healing well which is good news.

    He also said that my resulst from my lymph nodes have come back and they are all completely cancer free. Also they got clear margins around the tumor. So I dont need to have any further treatment which is very exciting news. 

    I am so happy, but at the same time feel a little lost. What now?

    Guess thats a question for tommorrow after I celebrate tonight...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • RedRoses
    I'm lost

    Hi everyone,

     

    Never done a blog before or even belonged to an online community - but I want to give this a try.

    What I should have said for my open line was - Hello....I'm pleased to me you. I've recently been diagnosed with Breat cancer (DCIS) and I feel quite alone right now.

    Going to the hospital in a moment to talk about reconstruction surgery and my mastectomy.

    These are words I thought I'd never hear myself saying.

    Anyway - while I'm at the hospital, I really hope someone...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Buzzie
    There's a Vibe ... and there are mice and mavericks and cluster headaches.

     
    Well, my dear readers, the writer of our script has been throwing in a few more surprises. 
    We will try to keep the tone light:   the week begins with Our Hero taking himself off to have his monthly infusion of Mistletoe which is designed to keep the immune system in trim – and we do indeed think it works.  After all, he is still with us, Our Hero, despite the gloomy oncologist’s prognosis.  
    However, his journey is not smooth:  he arrives at his destination with black smoke belching...
    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • staceyf
    good news at last

    My son's girlfriend gave birth this morning to a healthy girl.  Mother and baby are doing well.  Steve would have loved this.  At last I have some good news to celebrate

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • A view from the other side of the ditch
    Another day

    Ron has had his first chemo session at home. This is very comforting but surely is not at all cost effective. We picked up various medicins from the pharmacy yesterday(I think that we should be due some sort of pressie for the amount of business we have put their way) Today a "black box" was delivered, a bit like a tool box, and the nurse turned up witha further carrier bag full of bits. The actual biz took abouth 1 1/2 hours. Further nurse intervention will be ongoing for several days. ...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • My Melanoma Radiotherapy Diary
    Day 13 of Radiotherapy

    Getting close to the end of treatment now and that's what I'm focusing on.  I'm tired and the skin is sore but I'm nearly done.

    Today has been quite uneventful.  Got the train, got there early.  Got in for treatment, came home. fell asleep on the sofa.  Went to pick the girls up from school.  Then the madness began.  How can they eat so much?  Where do they put it all.  My 5 year old can eat her weight in chocolate but try to get her to eat fruit and it's like pulling teeth!!! 

    I have...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • yorkiechick's blog
    For Gods Sake !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hi All,

    Hear we go again another idiot has signed up to this network looking for a man. Aren't we all going through enough without these half wits??????

    The idiot is prinsca 1010 if you want to delete.

    And my message to this waste of space is get alife!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and one day it might be you or yours in our situation lets see if you find cancer so amusing then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Love and Positve thoughts

    ChristineXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXxx

     

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • cornishcelt
    confused and want to help

    My friend was diagnosed with ovarian cancer late November/early December 2009.  She didn't tell me until Boxing day (and she hasn't told her parents at all!) - she said she didn't want to spoil my christmas.She told me she would have to have the ovary surgically removed.(she only had the one ovary as she had the other and womb removed years earlier for other non-cancer related problems) I was devastated for my friend and offered her all the help & support she felt she needed from me. I then...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • wavey
    Liver Secondaries Unoperable

    Just had second opion with Liver specialist and have been told liver secondaries are unoperable.

    Considering exploring the Cyber Knife option but i don't have private insurance.

    is it possible to have Cyber Knife treatment privately and then return to the NHS for treatment after?

    would appreciate any information.

     

    Former Member over 16 years ago
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