This blog is a support resource for carers, friends, and family members who are supporting a loved one living with cancer. When supporting a loved one it’s important to know what help you can access, so the following will tell how the Online Community can support you and where to turn for additional support.
The Online Community is here to support you
Being there to support a loved one living with cancer can cause a range of emotions and you are not alone if you are struggling. There are people in the following forums who share their experiences and talk openly about how they are coping with supporting a loved one living with cancer.
If you haven’t already, join these forums today:
The groups are dedicated spaces for you to get support when you need to talk about how you are feeling and ask practical questions like these recent conversations:
If you need support, start your own discussion once you have joined the groups. There is some step by step guidance and short tutorial videos in our Help Pages to help you use the site.
How might joining these forums be helpful?
Having space to connect with people who are also supporting a loved one living with cancer can help you feel less alone. It may also help you to understand your feelings and find words to help express how you are coping.
There are other ways you can find support Online
Community news blogs
In our Community news section, there is the ‘Supporting someone with cancer’ section where all our content aimed at family members and friends can be found.
The following links are a few blogs which you can find in this section of our Community news blog:
The Macmillan website has a range of support resources and trusted cancer information.
Tailored support from the Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line teams are there to support everyone affected by cancer. This includes caregivers and loved ones who need emotional and practical support. When you contact the Support Line there will be options to speak to the Information Nurse Specialists, the Cancer Support Advisers, and the Money and Work Teams. They can provide emotional support, practical information, and financial guidance for as long as you need.
Sometimes it can help to talk things through with someone who’s there to listen. The teams mentioned above are available 7 days a week from 8am-8pm. To get in touch, call freephone 0808 808 00 00, send email or use live webchat during the opening hours.
Ask our Experts on the Community
You can speak to the Support Line teams by posting in the Ask an Expert section of the Community and they’ll aim to respond as soon as they can. Usually within 2-3 working days.
We hope the above information helps you find the support you are looking for and you'll consider reaching out to one of the support options mentioned. Use the comment box to share a green heart or message of support for those caring for a loved one living with cancer.
