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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

  • Cool Cap Relief
    TerryB 11 hours ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 22 hours ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 1 day ago
  • Today my coffee tastes like Christmas in Costa Rica
    Beesuit 2 days ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 2 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.
    Dylan - Online Community Team 4 days ago
  • WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b non-deleted
    W J 5 days ago
  • Multiple Myeloma
    Tess123 14 days ago
  • Mumofcancer
    Mumofcancer 21 days ago
  • Cycle 19 and not working anymore
    Emotions 23 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • waiting time
    Ivybow
    I had my small spot taken off in August then a wide lesion excision in November 2022.  I have got Melanoma and Pleomorphic dermal Sarcoma a rare aggressive soft tissue cancer. I have not been staged yet and I am astounded  as to how long I ...
    Ivybow over 3 years ago
  • Chemo Diary
    20) 5 days post 4th & final Paclitaxel
    This one has hit me a lot harder than the others which has surprised me!  I was fine the day after Chemo but that may have been down to the steroids.  Day 3&4 were a complete washout & I spent most of the day in bed! Barely had the ...
    Meanegg over 3 years ago
  • A trip with triple negative breast cancer
    Recovery - 6 weeks on - what a difference 2 weeks makes
    In the last week or so, it’s like a switch has been flicked. I have got my energy back. I have got my zest for life back. I suddenly want to try out new recipes or go out. I have restarted running. I am booking rugby tickets and weekends away. ...
    Coddfish over 3 years ago
  • Hi to you all my name is Johnny M and Im joining this wonderful community today, having had Tongue Based Cancer!
    Living After Tongue Based Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment!
    There I was about to tuck in to my lush breakfast roll from my local deli when I received a call from my Oncologist telling me that they had in fact discovered a small carcinoma uptake at the base of my tongue, having had 2 "all clears&quo...
    Former Member over 3 years ago
  • My brain tumour (the story so far..)
    My brain tumour story

    I had an operation for oesophageal cancer in feb 2022, all was going well, eating , recovering, even started back at work after 6 months off , then in September I noticed a tingling in my left forefinger, this gradually got worse over a number of weeks and spread to my thumb an index finger, my left hand started feeling numb and cold.

    I went to docs and he. Referred me for nerve checks , then nov 10th I had a seizure and went to hospital where I was diagnosed with a 16mm long tumour on the rh side...

    Former Member over 3 years ago
  • Cystistat
    Experienced
    Has anybody experienced CYSISTAT installation for cystitis. Would like to know about it please Thanks
    yewdee over 3 years ago
  • Onos blog
    first chemo done
    well day came went in had pick line done 2 days ago so ok as I hate needles really hate but ok now pick line in little sore but like a bee sting for a few mins, but was in about 6 hours ok nurses and people having same things so not to bad but 1 thi...
    onos over 3 years ago
  • Positive Polly in limbo
    Limbo
    Hi all - new to this so not sure if I am posting correctly- not sure what I am trying to get from it either but feel a void in my life that needs attention - where to start ?
    Positive Polly over 3 years ago
  • Chemo Diary
    19) 4th Paclitaxel
    Last chemo cycle of 8 finally done - hopefully for ever! I never want to go through this experience again. Fingers crossed the cancer has been firmly stopped in its tracks & has not snuck out to eye up another location in my body to set up home &...
    Meanegg over 3 years ago
  • Community News
    Hysterectomy support from the Macmillan Online Community forums
    A hysterectomy can be hard to deal with physically and emotionally. Our Macmillan Online Community forum members help others cope through sharing their hysterectomy experiences.
    Steph - Online Community Team over 3 years ago
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