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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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    Mr U 9 hours ago
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    Phild26 18 hours ago
  • Speaking to an empty room
    RedTree26 22 hours ago
  • Today my coffee tastes like Christmas in Costa Rica
    Beesuit 1 day ago
  • Slightly Inconvenienced by Prostate Cancer
    Lemsip 2 days ago
  • My mum 86yrs
    Julie17 3 days ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 6 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.
    Megan- Online Community Team 7 days ago
  • Benign Thymoma
    Jenz 8 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • Carolucy
    Looking for advice please - TCC kidney

    Hi all

    I wonder if there is anyone who may share their experiences with me.

    I had nephroureterectomy and lymph excision for transitional cell in pelvis of kidney 4 weeks ago - All that was visible was excised but it has come back as G3 T2 growth and my surgeon is so negative. I have been fer to oncologist for ? chemo. I have not had any further scans and am recovering from the surgery. Has anyone been through this or had any experience - I know its rare hence the poor info around it.

    If its all...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • adrizz
    Fed up

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    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • lainey B
    ESP medical thingie

    Hi,

    I recieved a phone call 2 weeks ago about going for a medical because I am claiming ESP. Having heard all the horror stories and things being said I cant begin to tell you how stressed I was about going for this.

    My appointment was today, by the time I reached the examination center I wasn't really worth a button. I was called in after 10 mins in the waiting room and can honestly say I was shocked. The Nurse was mortified that I had to attend and said that anyone being treated for cancer shouldn...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • greybadger's blog
    treatment a week later than normal?

    Hi guys,

    I've just had a lovely cruise holiday while actually on treatment.  The doctor gave me 4 weeks between treatments rather than 3 because the Topetecan I have needs 5 daily sessions and with Easter and bank holidays it leaves 3 weeks when I can't have it.  We are doing 2 x 4 weeks instead of 3 weeks and 5 weeks.   So.... withtreatment  just a week later my CA 125 has gone up slightly from 225 to 239.  Is it because of the later treatment or do I conclude that things are not really working...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • My interest blog
    Magnitude 7.1-quake jolts Japan coast

    Edited by admin

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • tracey2404
    11 april

    hi guys

    not been on for a bit. not sure why - busy and tired. finished my 4th session and came out to the sun shining and feeling great. still feel great but overwhelmed with tirdness - don't know whether its the heat or not. friends came down for a couple of hours on saturday afternoon and i sat out in the sun for a little bit - did get rays when i normally don't. went out for a meal at night and loved it. slept well and was up at half seven on sunday. got my papers and a few things but then had...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • Clint journey
    How Much Worse Can it Get

    Well what can I say it seems like i am living with a different man lately.  He has been getting some steroids via IV and his mood swings are awful.  I am trying to have a conversation with him and all i get back is shouting and swearing.

    He has also been coming off the Tramadol recently and i am unsure if that is what is causing everything.  I am not sayign i am perfect but I am most definately not willing to be spoken to like a idiot.

    Please tell me if i am being sensitive or stupid but how do other...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • leggy Griffs blog
    Lovely day today

    Had good day yesterday not so good today as had tired day.Pain getting better I think though.Wish appetite would improve as dont want to lose any more weight.Great weather today and keep popping outside then resting! My adorable wife and sons doing my jobs for me.

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • julie
    how can things change so quickly

    My dad was told on Monday that he has a cancerous polyp in his bowel (if I am honest i expected this from events that happended after various proceedures he had been through) but at the same time we were told he has secondary liver cancer.  We were all stunned.  In this meeting I didnt really take in anything other than the Dr said the liver cancer was terminal.  Since Monday I feel like I am in a living nightmare.  My dad is a very private man and doesnt want to talk about it.  I cant get my head round...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • leggy Griffs blog
    New day

    Always had trouble having brekky let alone after recovery from op so decided to have my milk shake mix for brekky.Got to start building weight up if I can.Bit of painful night last night! Sure feeling better day by day.If measured by ruler would say millimetre better each day.Doing bit of shopping today! No doubt will want kip this afternoon.Must make most of it as chemo starts in 3 weeks!!!One thing weather is great.

    Former Member over 15 years ago
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