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Blogs

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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

  • Today my coffee tastes like Christmas in Costa Rica
    Beesuit 3 hours ago
  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 14 hours ago
  • Prostate Cancer Recurrence - Triple Therapy
    excavator 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.
    Emma - Online Community Team 1 day ago
  • WJ grade 3 Astrocytoma cdkn 2a/b non-deleted
    W J 1 day ago
  • Cool Cap Relief
    TerryB 4 days ago
  • Living with Desdemona
    Desdemona 5 days ago
  • One Step At A Time
    Phild26 6 days ago
  • Multiple Myeloma
    Tess123 18 days ago
  • Mumofcancer
    Mumofcancer 24 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • Viv0147
    I am waiting for the result of a biopsy on my vocal cord
    The consultant is hoping he has removed enough tissue for it to be analysed, he used a local anaesthetic so the tube through my nose down to my voice box (not nice). Just in case it doesn't work out he has pencilled me in for the 30th of November...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Tongue and throat . A bit of an issue
    Star date 14/11/2020
    To all in the same boat, its been a bit of ground rush the last few weeks but 2 weeks post my Biopsy, i was sitting in a doctors office being told I had Stage 4 cancer of the neck and throat, impacting my tonsils, tongue and Lymph nodes on my left si...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Tale of A Very Young Widow
    Neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer

    I have been so strong until now...I have to believe this won’t beat me..

    Its the third time I’ve had tumours In my organs and throughout my body but I have to believe despite the pain I can beat this..

    Its hit me hard knowing it’s got worse again and now I’m goung to travel miles to take part in a research programme ....cant sleep..can’t stop crying..but it to shall pass..

    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Community News
    Bereavement Support in the Online Community

    'Bereavement Support in the Online Community' written in white over an image of an autumn leaf on a wooden log

    On this day of remembrance across the UK, we’re talking about bereavement support in this Community News blog.

    We understand that the death of someone close to you isn’t something you ‘get over’. It’s something you attempt to come to terms with. The Community can be a comforting place to share your feelings and get bereavement support from people who understand.

    “I just don't know how to shake this feeling, it’s been a year and it feels raw now, it didn't feel that...

    Steph - Online Community Team over 5 years ago
  • Community News
    Planned maintenance - Tuesday 10th November, 7am-1pm

    Hi everyone,

    Due to some planned maintenance on the main Macmillan website, www.macmillan.org.uk, the Online Community will enter a read-only mode between 7:00am and 1:00pm on Tuesday 10th November.

    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...

    Eliza -Online Community Team over 5 years ago
  • I thought i wouldn't need you again...but i was wrong.
    round 2...
    Its back... you dont ever think someone so close to you will get it, especially not your parent, my mum was diagnosed with oesophagus cancer back in June 2019, it was a shock, you hear the word cancer and the worst goes through your mind, but we stay...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Gandad01
    Think about your loved ones.
    Hi to all, I was diagnosed the best part of three years ago and the journey to now has been for me a combination of highs and lows with success and disappointment along the way. I have been scared and sad, angry and glad, (rhyme unintentional). I hav...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • sleepless in lincoln
    SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
    Jim788 here Hi all very first blog not quite sure what I am doing anyway just thought I would put it out there anyone have any ideas of how I can get a decent nights sleep DO NOT WANT TO USE SLEEPING PILLS my sleep pattern is very intermittent no mat...
    Former Member over 5 years ago
  • Community News
    Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

    "Pancreatic cancer awareness blog" written over a picture of an old couple turned away from the camera, walking along a seafront in the sunshine.

    Did you know that November is Pancreatic cancer awareness month? Around 9,600 people are diagnosed with pancreas cancer in the UK each year. Here in the Online Community, the “Pancreatic cancer” forum has over 2400 members. This November, we wanted to shed light on the amazing support they offer 365 days a year.

    In 2020 alone, the “Pancreatic cancer” forum has had over 13 million views. Across 2019, members posted 1192 replies to posts in the group. That’s 1192 offers of support, sharing...

    Eliza -Online Community Team over 5 years ago
  • Facing the future: Together
    Things continue to be positive

    Hi Again

    You may remember in October that we had some great news regarding the rewards of the treatment that Dal has been on. We are still reeling from these great results, but we are also back to just waiting on the next update. I find that quiet difficult personally!

    Nose Bleeds - this had been one of the side effects that Dal had been experiencing, they started out of the blue and seem to have stopped just as quickly. 

    Numb fingers and toes - this continues, it is quite painful and takes a lot...

    Lowedal over 5 years ago
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