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Blogs

Create a blog

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

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    W J 3 hours ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 4 hours ago
  • Cool Cap Relief
    TerryB 3 days ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 4 days ago
  • Today my coffee tastes like Christmas in Costa Rica
    Beesuit 4 days ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 5 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 6 days ago
  • Multiple Myeloma
    Tess123 16 days ago
  • Mumofcancer
    Mumofcancer 23 days ago
  • Cycle 19 and not working anymore
    Emotions 25 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • Community News
    Cervical cancer Prevention week

    Let's talk about Cervical cancer prevention written in white over an image of a close up of someone's knee's wearing a hospital gown

    This week is Cervical cancer prevention week. We wanted to share some information and resources to help answer many of the questions asked here on the Community.

    Please remember that you are welcome to post in our Ask a Nurse section or contact the Macmillan Support Line if you need some additional guidance.

    Very early stage Cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms. It is usually found and treated because of Cervical screening tests.

    What are the symptoms of Cervical cancer and when should you...

    Megan- Online Community Team over 5 years ago
  • Community News
    Make Blue Monday a You Monday

    A blue sky with a bright sun. The words make blue monday a you monday written in white

    Today is known to be the bluest day of the year, so why not make your Blue Monday a YOU Monday. Last year Jimmy published 'Blue Monday is the most depressing day of the year? Only if you insist!' in the Community News Blog. Here he talks about the formula that explains why we feel so depressed on this day. Click here to read more.

    What is Blue Monday?

    If you don’t know what ‘Blue Monday’ is, it is known to be a day where people feel at their lowest. After the recent festivities and the new...

    Megan- Online Community Team over 5 years ago
  • Who’d have thought it
    First Post - Mums Diagnosis
    So this is new for me and something I don’t usually do so please bare with me. Recently my mum has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Abdominal Cancer, however let me rewind back to July 2020 where it all began. My mum was not feeling too well back in...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Mummy’s poorly, let’s get her better
    The chemo guilt?
    This is a difficult post for me to write. Today has been one of the harder days for me. I’m two days post chemo at the start of a cycle which means all the drugs and therefore typically I’m feeling it! I’m exhausted and have mainly ...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Community News
    Exercise and moving your body

    The words 'Exercise and moving your body' written in white over a picture of a person running and grass in the background

    Audrey who is a Macmillan Nurse Specialist on the Support Line, and in our Ask an Nurse section, has been speaking to people living with cancer about staying active and exercising. In today’s Community News Blog, Audrey is sharing information and some resources at the end to help you move your body.

    You will find the resource links at the bottom of the page.

    In a time where we are all trying to adjust to the constant changes that covid-19 is having on our lives, it is hard to keep up with...

    Megan- Online Community Team over 5 years ago
  • My Cancer Story
    From symptoms to start of treatment
    I thought it was time for me to do a blog about my Cancer story. It might resonate with others. Written 14.1.2021 At the beginning of October 2020, I noticed what I thought was a sore throat on the left side. I thought I might get a cold as that'...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Me my mum and mesentery cancer
    When its your mum...
    So this is my first blog im dyslexic so please excuse my spelling and grammer.. I want to say so many things ,my head just cant make scence how life can be so cruel to one of the best. Yes shes my mum but shes also my brother friends mum and my partn...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Community News
    Waiting for results and dealing with the unknown

    An image of a snowy forest path with 'Dealing with the unknown' written in the bottom right-hand corner.

    We know from our members that the waiting and uncertainty around test results and worrying symptoms can be one of the hardest things to deal with.

    "The waiting really is the worst part"
    Xxnataliexx

    "If you read the posts for all the ladies of this forum, we all agree, that the hardest thing is the waiting between tests and results and worrying."
    MrsBJH

    The coronavirus pandemic has unfortunately had a big impact on diagnosis and treatment for people affected by cancer. This has...

    Tom C - Online Community team over 5 years ago
  • Mummy’s poorly, let’s get her better
    Feeling thankful
    Short update this week as I am finding myself with less and less time whilst like so many I am juggling zoom calls for work, endless home schooling for my boys as well as the work piling up from the zoom calls.  All whilst I combat the inescapab...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Community News
    Radiotherapy: Tips from the Community

    "Radiotherapy: Tips from the Community" over a picture of a yellow teddy bear in a field.

    Radiotherapy is part of many people’s experiences with cancer, and lots of members talk about Radiotherapy here in the Online Community. No matter what treatment you’re experiencing, here in the Community there might be someone who really understands. We’ve collated some of our members’ tips and support below.

    Radiotherapy uses high-energy rays, such as x-rays, to treat cancer. People can have radiotherapy for different reasons, and you can read more about how radiotherapy...

    Eliza -Online Community Team over 5 years ago
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