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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

  • WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b non-deleted
    W J 4 hours ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 16 hours ago
  • Cool Cap Relief
    TerryB 1 day ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 2 days ago
  • Today my coffee tastes like Christmas in Costa Rica
    Beesuit 3 days ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 3 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 5 days ago
  • Multiple Myeloma
    Tess123 15 days ago
  • Mumofcancer
    Mumofcancer 21 days ago
  • Cycle 19 and not working anymore
    Emotions 23 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • It's Gone Tits Up
    I think I’m alright, I guess I’m alright
    I used to think the bedroom detox scene from Trainspotting was jaw dropping. Literally enough to put anyone off using any drug ever. When watched it today I laughed. I could do a heroin cold turkey standing on my head. This shit is nothing. Round 4 w...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Mummy’s poorly, let’s get her better
    Holiday energy and new boob shyness
    Hubby the boys and I ventured away for a few days this week and it was glorious. We didn’t attempt to do much didn’t plan the days but just wanted to get away and try and relax after this rather mad year for all of us! We had been away th...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Community News
    Kath's bowel cancer journey and life with a stoma

    An image of a lady sitting down looking at the camera with the words 'Kath's bowel cancer journey' written in green beside her.

    There are many discussions here on the Community about how a cancer diagnosis can affect someone’s life. Kath is here to share her experience of being diagnosed with bowel cancer 11 years ago and the physical and emotional challenges that she has faced.

    There can be some comfort gained from reading a shared experience which is why Kath is sharing her story in hope that it can provide support to others. If you read Kath’s story and want to read other personal experiences, you can find many...

    Megan- Online Community Team over 5 years ago
  • Cancer just messed with the wrong boobs!
    8 days post operation
    I'm now just over a week from my lumpectomy. Recovery is going ok, I just can't believe how tired I feel.  On Friday I saw my consultant and had my dressings and drain removed; it was so good to get rid of the drain - carrying it around was just...
    Jacala over 5 years ago
  • The lull before the storm
    What a difference a few months makes!
    Reading back on my last post almost feels like reading about someone else, so much has happened since then!  (Bear with me - it gets better...) I started chemo in March and the plan was for me to have three x 3 weeks cycles of EC, followed by th...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • One Life Live It
    Surgery!
    I felt amazingly relaxed this morning as I hung around at home passing time until I had to leave for the hospital as I was scheduled into afternoon surgery.  My first visit of the day was to the breast clinic, to drop in a magseed - basically a ...
    Irishgirl16 over 5 years ago
  • Sally's Cancer Treatment Journey
    Accumulative effects after Chemo Radiotherapy... the days after treatment ends and few tips I may have missed before.
    So this part of the blog will be added to as things occur, mostly chronologically. Remember, these are MY experiences and may be different to others. I hope this will help anyone with understanding what happens after treatment. I have also added a fe...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Community News
    Planned Online Community Maintenance - Tuesday 10th August, 6AM - 10AM

    Hi everyone,

    Due to some planned maintenance, the Online Community will enter a read-only mode tomorrow morning, Tuesday 10th August from 6:00am to 10:00am.

    This means that you will not be able to log in, post or reply on the Online Community during this time. You will still be able to read posts and blogs on the site.

    If you feel you need some support while the Online Community is unavailable, please remember our Support Line is here for you. Our teams are available 8am-8pm, 7 days a week by phone ...

    Moderator - Macmillan Community over 5 years ago
  • Sally's Cancer Treatment Journey
    Week 6.5 and Beyond....
    Week 6.5 Day 1 Radiotherapy - Warning -- long post! So today, its a bit of a different day. As my 'home hospital' is Kettering but my treatment has been in Northampton (No radiotherapy available in Kettering) I need to go to Kettering to get my blood...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • How Cancer Cells Misbehave
    How cancer cells misbehave and differ from normal cells in our body
    I have always wondered why and how cancer cells develop inside our bodies and cause so much havoc and heartache. This easy little video explains in the best way I've ever seen.  I remember saying in frustration to my Breast Surgeon when she told...
    Venicelagoon over 5 years ago
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