Cancer experience forums

Living with incurable cancer forum - patients only
This group is specifically for people with an incurable or terminal diagnosis. Whether you need to talk about dying, or about making the most of your life, you can discuss your feelings openly here.
Lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is swelling that develops because of a build-up of fluid in the body's tissues, which can happen as a result of cancer or its treatment. This is a place for people affected by lymphoedema to share experiences and support each other.
New to the Community
If you've just joined the Community and aren't sure where to start, this is the group for you. Tell us what brings you here, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Someone will be on hand to welcome you and point you in the right direction.
Parents of children with cancer
This group is designed to provide support to parents who are struggling with their child's cancer. This includes adult children who have cancer.
Practical issues
Share experiences and advice on practical issues when living with cancer, such as money, work, benefits, transport, food and drink, organising support at home, or getting specialist equipment.
Radiotherapy & Side Effects
A group for discussions and questions about radiotherapy. Get together, share your experiences and support each other.
Religion, spirituality and prayer forum
If you're religious, this may play an important part in how you deal with your cancer experience. This group is for members to share thoughts and feelings related to their religion, as well as to post their prayers.
Stem cell transplants for blood cancer
A group for people to discuss stem cell transplants for blood cancers such as leukaemia and lymphoma. This can include transplants using a person’s own stem cells or stem cells from someone else (a donor).
Supporting someone with incurable cancer
For carers, friends and families of people with a terminal diagnosis to discuss their emotions about the prospect of losing their loved ones, as well as practical issues about palliative care and end of life.
The Room
That little space where you can rant and rage and then close the door and leave it behind.
Travel insurance forum for cancer patients
Have you had difficulty getting travel insurance after a cancer diagnosis? Or have you managed to find a reasonable quote? Join this group to share experiences and talk to people who understand what you’re going through.
What's happening at Macmillan
Hear about what is going on at Macmillan Cancer Support and beyond. You will find ways you can get involved and opportunities to help people affected by cancer live better with cancer.