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• 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.

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Latest blog posts

• A journey of healing and hope

  My journey so far.

  Back in May I felt a hard mass on my left breast just above my nipple.  At first I dismissed it as it didn’t feel like a lump.  Also my period was  due so I put it down to hormonal issues. Then 2 weeks later I watched Loose ...

  Lyn30 over 3 years ago
• APR Surgery with Sharon (August 2023)

  Wednesday 9th August 2023

  My local hospital are not able to perform the surgery. My cancer is complicated therfore I have been referred to a hospital four hours away where experience, resources and overall volume of this surgery is practised frequently. My husband & I are...

  Shalaway over 3 years ago
• Carried on Eagles' Wings

  About Those Wings

  9 August 2023. One year ago today I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The previous six weeks had been a rollercoaster of emotions: fear, anxiety, dread, but also acceptance and peace.  Those who know me best would say that I can be a glass-half-...

  Amy123 over 3 years ago
• Docetaxel and urinary incontinence.

  Urinary Incontinence on Chemo

  Hi All, After my 3rd cycle of Docetaxel and Phesgo, I experienced 2 episodes of uncontrollable dribbling, and 1 complete voiding of my bladder. I've tried looking online, with little info returned except a short note regarding Docetaxel.  I...

  Betty 1966 over 3 years ago
• Terminal cancer sucks!

  Hi! If anyone out there is alone, sad, or whatever you are, please know you’re not alone!

  Hi, I’m Jo. I’m 33 and living my life with terminal cancer. I live with my soon to be wife, my step kids who I adore and the 2 pooches and the cat. I would love to make some new friends, especially ones with similar experiences to what I ...

  Jo290 over 3 years ago
• Breast Cancer - mammoplasties

  Just starting my journey

  Diagnosed on 16th June 2023 Is there anyone out there waiting for op and having to decide between the following operations Take letrosole with radiotherapy lumpectomy with therapeutic mammoplasty and reduction mammoplasty Mastectomy

  Chisi over 3 years ago
• MM uncertainty

  July 2023 - getting experimental

  Now that the latest (third) round of radiotherapy is over we are at the point of choosing what treatment comes next. There will be lots of scans - but there is some readily visible progression, so we all know they will show his current treatment is n...

  motherofboys over 3 years ago
• A trip with triple negative breast cancer

  Hope

  The immunotherapy rash settled down quickly with the various pharmacy grade products, and I was cleared to have my fourth dose of Pembrolizumab on time. I have been busy telling my body to stick out the red carpets to invite the drug into zones 6 and...

  Coddfish over 3 years ago
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  Community News

  The importance of our pets during our cancer journey- Jane's story

  When having treatment, Jane tells us how her beloved cats supported her at home. If you are an animal lover, you may have worries about looking after them whilst you are not home. You are not alone as Jane tells us her story.

  Megan- Online Community Team over 3 years ago
• Journey so far with Prostate Cancer

  The start of it all 2001 until now 2023 My Journey

  My Father was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer roughly 2000 he had the warning signs but done nothing about it as he wanted to do a extra year at work to clear his debts by the time he made the decision to see the GP it was to late it had spread outsid...

  Tel64 over 3 years ago