Cancer experience forums

Diagnosed at a young age
If you're diagnosed with cancer at a young age, you might have very specific concerns as to its impact - this group's a space for those diagnosed at a young age to share and talk about their experiences with others of a similar age.
Emotional support
Cancer can be emotionally draining, but sharing your feelings can help you and others in your situation. Talk about it here.
Express yourself
This is a space for self-expression, creativity, anything you might do to perhaps forget about cancer. Post photos of art, songs, poems, photos of any adventures you've been on - anything you like. Don't be shy, go ahead and express yourself!
Family and friends
If a member of your family or a friend, or someone else you know is living with cancer, this group is the place to share your feelings and get support.
General cancer discussions
If you’d like to talk about something that isn’t covered in our other groups, come here to start a discussion or to see other conversations. Other people may be hoping to talk about the same thing.
Identity and cancer
Welcome to our identity and cancer forum. We have dedicated forums for people with cancer from LGBTQIA+, South Asian, Black, faith, and no faith communities.
Ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy and any other stoma support
For people having an ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy or living with or after any stoma. Share support & discuss things like upper and lower bowel contents, bag recommendations, managing a stoma and foods to avoid.
In memory cancer forum
This is a space for you to share memories about loved ones who have died, post tributes, and get support from others who understand.
Laughter is the best medicine
A group for jokes, funny stories and light relief. We understand not everyone on the site is in the mood for humour, so we've made this a private group. You won't see posts from this group in your news feed unless you join.
LGBTQIA+ cancer
This forum is a safe and welcoming place for everyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ - whether you're lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, or any other identity within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Life after cancer
This group is for cancer survivors and people who have finished treatment. It is a space to discuss things like the physical and emotional after effects of cancer, returning to work, or trying to move on with your life.
Living with cancer outside the UK
The Macmillan team can only provide information about UK health services, but the Online Community welcomes members from all around the world. Share experiences and information about living with cancer in other countries here.