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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

  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 7 hours ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 9 hours ago
  • Today my coffee tastes like Christmas in Costa Rica
    Beesuit 1 day ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 1 day 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 2 days ago
  • WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b non-deleted
    W J 4 days ago
  • Multiple Myeloma
    Tess123 13 days ago
  • Mumofcancer
    Mumofcancer 19 days ago
  • Cycle 19 and not working anymore
    Emotions 21 days ago
  • Warm your teaspoon
    Mrs of husband with bowel cancer - T3 N1 - chemo to be followed by radio then anterior bowel - depending what they find. Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine being the prescribed drugs. `
    Sierraoscar 22 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • Facing the future: Together
    New Trial Treatment - March 2024

    The New Trial Treatment started on March 1st,   

    The last three months have been extremely difficult, mostly due to the not knowing, or due to Dal's concerns that he felt as if he was waiting and waiting on next steps... We really didn;t have any option other to wait. 

    The new hospital is very different to the old hospital, this highlighted to me that it is so difficult to give guidance or advice on treatment, as even simple things like the way the chest port is flushed or how long can be left between...

    Lowedal over 2 years ago
  • A Blip...
    D Day
    Of course the wait for the appointment is endless. I am weirdly calm about it all but still -  by the beginning of the following week I come to a decision - if it turns out to be cancer I am going to do what I want and even if it doesn't, we...
    Caz 17 over 2 years ago
  • A Blip...
    A Fleck of Glitter
    The local breast clinic is outsourced into an erstwhile primary care centre. Easy to find, easy to park and designed to be user friendly. The consultant and breast care nurses were jolly and friendly. This is how the next two hours went  Hello,...
    Caz 17 over 2 years ago
  • A Blip...
    Listen to the woman.
    I went to see my GP with a list of symptoms mostly around itching. Everywhere. I itch everywhere, including places that I won't mention. He took it very seriously and ordered lots of blood tests, offered to do a breast check ('although i...
    Caz 17 over 2 years ago
  • Community News
    Sharing comfort tips with the Community - what's on your wish list?
    What would you put on your comfort wish-list if you were to share it today? You might be looking for something to help with side effects of chemo or other cancer treatment. You could be looking for the best gift to let someone know you’re thinking about them when they’re having a difficult time with cancer. Or perhaps you just need some new ideas when prioritising self-care.
    Steph - Online Community Team over 2 years ago
  • My Journey on Paclitaxel
    Wednesday 13th March 14th day post 1st Paclitaxel
    I had another good night's sleep, but the day started to go down hill after that. I had my phone call with the oncologist nurse specialist, and went through the few problems I had post the first Paclitaxel chemo. When she looked at my blood's...
    Alison218 over 2 years ago
  • My Journey on Paclitaxel
    Tuesday 12th March 13th day post 1st Paclitaxel
    Another good day today, although a bit tired this evening. Had a puzzle off with my husband today, it was a Wasgij but only 150 pieces. I won  I have noticed that my weight has gone up since moving on to the Paclitaxel chemo, I will mention it ...
    Alison218 over 2 years ago
  • My Journey on Paclitaxel
    Monday 11th March 12th day post 1st Paclitaxel
    Had a good night's sleep and got up just after 7am. I really love not having hair at the moment, as it makes showering so much easier.  The district nurse came just after 10am, and changed my picc dressing and took bloods. Today she applied ...
    Alison218 over 2 years ago
  • My Journey on Paclitaxel
    Sunday 10th March 11th day post 1st Paclitaxel chemo
    Another good night, even though I got up just before 5.30. I got up mainly because my parents and brother & sister-in-law were coming for dinner today for mothers day. I cooked my signature chicken curry, so it needed a while in the slow cooker. ...
    Alison218 over 2 years ago
  • WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b non-deleted
    9 March Grump
    Very tired day, more than usual and a severe grump. No egg shells were broken. Now it’s evening its a little better
    W J over 2 years ago
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