Have you ever been told you look great, but on the inside when you’re not feeling your best? Has someone you know assumed how you may be feeling, just because you’re living with cancer? If you have, then you’re not alone.
This blog is highlighting some of the experiences members have shared when it comes to coping with the assumptions of others, and how being a part of Macmillan’s Online Community has…
Lots of members on the Online Community are supporting a loved one through cancer. It can sometimes be difficult to juggle work and caring for a loved one while they’re going through cancer treatment. If this is your situation, you’re not alone. Today we’re featuring a blog from Emma, one of our Work support advisers on Macmillan’s Support Line. Emma is here to talk all about your rights at work and what support you can…
Today’s blog is exploring how you can take a moment for you, in a way that is accessible and safe for your situation. We know that alongside the physical impacts of cancer, there’s also the emotional effects to cope with and you may be wondering what support is available to help you.
There’s a lot of discussions from members of the Community sharing the different strategies and techniques. Complementary therapies…
Wee Me is a member of the Online Community and Macmillan volunteer. Her husband was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma brain tumour in September 2020. Here on the Community, there's lots of support for carers and loved ones of those diagnosed with cancer. We have our 'Carers only' group and our 'Family and friends' group where members like Wee Me find and offer support. Following on from a conversation in…
When you’re living with cancer, or supporting someone with cancer, it can be all consuming. Cancer can be an awful lot to deal with.
The current tragic events unfolding in Ukraine had us thinking about people living with cancer who might also be dealing with other life changing events, or who may be new to living in the UK.
Whether you’re coming to the UK as a refugee or for other reasons, Macmillan are here to…
A loved one being diagnosed with cancer can have just as big an emotional and practical impact as a personal diagnosis. This can have a greater impact if you also become a carer. Many members here on the Community team who are supporting a partner might want to do everything they can to help. But that doesn’t mean that you don’t need support too.
Here in the Community News blog, we often say every diagnosis…
