This week is Cervical cancer prevention week. We wanted to share some information and resources to help answer many of the questions asked here on the Community.
Please remember that you are welcome to post in our Ask a Nurse section or contact the Macmillan Support Line if you need some additional guidance.
Very early stage Cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms. It is usually found and treated because of Cervical…
Today is known to be the bluest day of the year, so why not make your Blue Monday a YOU Monday. Last year Jimmy published 'Blue Monday is the most depressing day of the year? Only if you insist!' in the Community News Blog. Here he talks about the formula that explains why we feel so depressed on this day. Click here to read more.
What is Blue Monday?
If you don’t know what ‘Blue Monday’ is, it is known to be a…
Audrey who is a Macmillan Nurse Specialist on the Support Line, and in our Ask an Nurse section, has been speaking to people living with cancer about staying active and exercising. In today’s Community News Blog, Audrey is sharing information and some resources at the end to help you move your body.
You will find the resource links at the bottom of the page.
In a time where we are all trying to adjust to the constant…
We know from our members that the waiting and uncertainty around test results and worrying symptoms can be one of the hardest things to deal with.
"The waiting really is the worst part"
Xxnataliexx
The coronavirus pandemic has unfortunately had…
Radiotherapy is part of many people’s experiences with cancer, and lots of members talk about Radiotherapy here in the Online Community. No matter what treatment you’re experiencing, here in the Community there might be someone who really understands. We’ve collated some of our members’ tips and support below.
Radiotherapy uses high-energy rays, such as x-rays, to treat cancer. People can have…
A loved one’s cancer diagnosis can have just as large an impact as a personal diagnosis. Our Cancer Information and Support Advisor, Jenna, is here to talk through some of the complicated emotions you might feel, and ways you can help yourself cope. If you missed the Jenna’s first blog post, you can read it here.
In Part 1 of this blog series, I talked through the huge emotional impact coping with the incurable…
