What's new on Share

We're constantly trying to improve and update Share to reflect what people want and to ensure we're moving with the times. Thats why we're introducing a Groups feature on Share. This means that our registered users will soon be able to set up groups to talk to each other about things that interest them. Watch this space.

What is What Now?

What Now? is Cancerbackup’s online community, where people can get together to share experiences of cancer and find support. You can chat live in our chat rooms, blog about your experience and read other people’s blogs, ask questions in the forums, watch videos, upload pictures and meet other people like yourself. Visit What Now?

Discussion forums

We talk about cancer

Share experiences and support with other people affected by cancer in our forums:

• General cancer discussion
• In memory
• Coping with loss
• Dealing with practical issues
• Have your say: improve cancer care
• Living beyond cancer
• Just chat
• Tell us what you think of our awareness campaign

We talk about fundraising

Talk about fundraising for Macmillan and events with others:

• General Fundraising
• Events
• Virtual Challenge 2008
• World's Biggest Coffee Morning

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Guidelines and recommendations

To ensure everyone has a positive experience when they read content on this site we have important recommendations about how you should use Share. Please read the House rules.

Please be advised, content published here is not medical fact or recommendation, and any advice should be discussed with a medical professional before being acted upon.

Please be aware that due to the sensitive nature of cancer, sometimes people talk frankly about their treatments and emotions in this forum. In our House rules we recommend that if you are under the age of 18 years old, you get permission from your parents to use Share.

To publish your content you must register and agree to the Terms and conditions, which cover issues such as defamation and copyright.

Get involved to make a difference

Cancer Voices

Share your experience of cancer as a patient, carer or relative, and help improve cancer services

Macmillan's Campaigns

Make a difference by getting involved in one of Macmillan's campaigns, or chat to others about improving cancer care.

Corporate groups

Get together with your colleagues and raise money for Macmillan, or talk about your fundraising initiatives in our forums.

Young People

If you're between 12 - 24 you might want to join our online community for young people.

TIC

Visit our cancer information website and online community created especially for young people.

Why Bother

Get answers to the questions young people may have about cancer and how Macmillan can support you.

For teachers

Visit our Cancertalk site for a guide and resources to help you talk to young people about cancer.

Need to talk?

If you are between 12 and 21 years old and have any questions or concerns about cancer then call the free and confidential Macmillan YouthLine, on 0808 808 0800.