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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
    7 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

  • To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?
    Mr U 1 day ago
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    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.
    Lizzie - Online Community Team 2 days ago
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    Beesuit 4 days ago
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    Desdemona 10 days ago
  • Prostate Cancer Recurrence - Triple Therapy
    excavator 13 days ago
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    W J 13 days ago
  • Cool Cap Relief
    TerryB 16 days ago

Latest blog posts

  • Smashing The Stragglers...
    Feeding By Tube...
    As I sit waiting for next round of Zapps and reflecting on what a horrible last 24 hours I have endured half of me thinks how will I get through another 4-5 weeks? Fortunately the stronger half of my psyche reminds me that I am now 4 and a half weeks into treatment and infact almost 9 weeks into the whole cancer-ridding experience from my initial operation back in early Oct. Seen nurse who have told me to double dose of morphine and that this can be taken down tube rather than by burning mouth. Also...
    Former Member over 12 years ago
  • spinal surgery
    spinal surgery

    being new to this type of thing not sure what i should be writing here?

    Former Member over 12 years ago
  • Smashing The Stragglers...
    On to Morphine...
    Finally realised that I had to step up pain relief to morphine last night. My account of last night is pretty graphic so skip this blog if you need to... First spoonful at 5pm made me feel a little nauseous, a bit light headed and slightly number to the pain. I soon realised that the initial dosage of one big tablespoon every 6 hours wasn't going to cut it, and at 9pm I had to take another dose. Went to bed and out like a light, felt I had about 8 hours sleep with loads of bizarre dreams, woke up...
    Former Member over 12 years ago
  • Awaiting Results
    My update
    Hi guys I had my lympth nodes taken away they took 7 and only one had the melanoma in there which surgeon said was good. They then removed another lump I found in my stomach and surgeon said it had melanoma in it. I have 6 weeks of radiotherapy in the new year. I am so worried can't sleep I am a single mum with an adorable little boy of 4. Anyone with any advise would really help as I am so so worried Thanks Kerry Xxxxx
    Former Member over 12 years ago
  • Smashing The Stragglers...
    Pain Train Gathers Speed
    Started tube feeding yesterday (Monday) evening, and was really lazy by not eating anything by mouth. Made up for it by drinking a thick tasty beverage in the form of a chocolate complan shake (its about as good as it gets!). Stomach gurgled throughout the night. Despite being given the morphine yesterday, after reading the side effects (nausea etc.) I decided to see if I could manage another night on just strong cocodomol. The ccd dosage had been giving 3-4 hours sleep at a time (one before bed...
    Former Member over 12 years ago
  • Smashing The Stragglers...
    Garden Pub Name
    I mentioned yesterday about my garden pub which is my little treat and belated chrimbo prezzy and have had quite a few names being suggested.  Our house is named Stanhope (which is an old car, or two seater horse drawn carriage - google it for pictures) and I want that name in the title.  Conventional names such as The Stanhope Arms, Stanhope Tavern, Stanhope Lodge, Stanhope Boozer, and Stanhope Inn,  came immediately to mind, but I would ideally like the name to reflect both hope for the future, and...
    Former Member over 12 years ago
  • Getting my head around it
    10.12.13

    I've just read my own last blogs as well as those of friends in Macsite.

    I come across as a bit angry and complaining.  Pity as I've had a good day.

    To set the record straight: I'm feeling well, I've written a letter to dear Dr Onc about what I think he tried to say to me and my pains are much less.  I hope to throw away the crutches soon.

    My wife had a crisis of inability to move or reach the toilet yesterday.  We nearly sent for the emergency docs to put her in hospital.  Today she...

    Former Member over 12 years ago
  • Smashing The Stragglers...
    Not Another Manic Monday
    And so, into Week number 4 of treatment and I seem to have forgotten the normal monday morning panic of getting back into work after a weekend off, of having to quickly prioritise tasks for the week ahead against all the Monday morning fastballs, and having to rejig my programme to suit. Today, to be honest is just the same as last Monday morning. Woke up tired again, bit of gargling, feeding tube cleaning, bath, breakfast, brush teeth and hit the road for Southampton. Not sure if I am getting used...
    Former Member over 12 years ago
  • I need to get it out
    !
    He says to me tonight " will you look after me if I go blInd" My heart is breaking and we are not half way through yet
    Former Member over 12 years ago
  • Smashing The Stragglers...
    The Need to Spend A Penny...

    A reasonable nights sleep (in three instalments) and either getting used to pain or it has eased off slightly has seen a more comfortable day come and go.   Actually got out of house and had a trip to supermarket.  The lack of appetite to eat (any) food was matched by a lack of interest in the shopping aisles which used to stock my favourites.  No more curries, spicy chicken, chineses, beer, wine or spirits.  No fizzy drinks, chocolates, biscuits and fresh bread - all off the menu until I am back on...

    Former Member over 12 years ago
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