The importance of talking about poo

Thanks for this Rachel. Bev x

Thanks for this Rachel - Macmillan, as you can imagine we speak lots about bottoms, poo & all manor of bowel action here but the importance of being able to discuss these matters can’t be emphasised enough, a friend of my mums has just gone into a hospice  with end stage bowel cancer, so sad. Dame Deborah’s legacy will hopefully continue to encourage these conversations. 

Nicola

Hi 1in1500, 

Thanks so much for commenting, you're more than welcome. I hope you found the blog useful. 

Take care, 

Rachel
Macmillan's Community team 

Hi Nikki65, 

Thanks so much for your comment - you're more than welcome. This is a topic that we know is especially important for people with certain cancer types, and that's why it's so vital that nobody feels too embarrassed to talk about poo. 

There were some really reassuring quotes in the blog from members of the 'Anal cancer' and 'Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer' forums explaining that everyone is welcome to talk about these topics on our Community.

A huge thank you from the Community team to all who make our forums a safe and kind place where members can talk about anything they are going through. 

I'm so sorry to hear about your mum's friend, that sounds really difficult. As you say, Dame Deborah left such an important and vital legacy by encouraging us all to check our poo. 

If there's anything myself or the team can do to support your mum's friend, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at community@macmillan.org.uk. 

Equally Nicola, if you have any questions, please do let us know. 

Take care, 

Rachel
Macmillan's Community team