What supportive moments mattered to you?

That is really sweet Fiat , I am so glad your children were there for you when you needed some emotional support. Do you still have support around you now? 

Family yes feel a little lost since all appointments stopped. Scared a little.  Trying to adjust some days are hard. Been on the waiting list for counseling since april

Hi Fiat 

Please know that if you need any assistance or guidance with counselling you can call our support line on 0808 808 0000. There's also some more information on our website.

We also have a peer-to-peer support service that you might find helpful called Telephone buddying. Macmillan Telephone Buddies is a free service that connects you with a trained volunteer for regular phone or video calls. With a Buddy, you can: 

• Have 8–12 weekly calls with the same person
• Talk about how you’re feeling, or simply chat
• Learn more about other Macmillan services

It’s a confidential, supportive space — and you can request a Buddy for yourself or for someone else. You can find out some more details about the Buddies service on this dedicated blog.

I hope this helps but please do let us know if you have any questions. You can also email us on community@macmillan.org.uk

Hi yes i agree since December 2026 until now myself and my family have been through one hell of a journey. Yes i lost my hair in march when i started my chemo therapy but i had my last session last tuesday and my hair has started to grow back already. God willing my ct scan will show i am clear. Good luck to anyone who has just started this journey. There are some lovely people on this site happy to have a chat and lift your spirits day and night. 

God bless to you all 

Hi your journey sounds like mine  i have to wait for mammogram   end of year.  Hair is growing back. Totally different  colour.      Im kicking cancer out.   It taken 8 months out of my life   no more    

Hi Fiat yes we must be strong thats all i can say.  Yes i agree time to start living again now my friend. Yes mine is growing mad covered my scalp and ive got fuzzy bits at the side. 

Nature is funny really isnt it 

Hi, good question, well it was mostly myself who had to ask in the beginning when my husband couldn't drive any longer, it was for lifts for shopping errands etc, I must be honest I am proud, I didn't like it, I felt like our independence had gone but needs must and family were there within minutes, when things progressed (we didn't have any medical involvement re nurses etc) purely personal choice and I had to get family on a couple of occasions to help with a fall, it was my husband who felt degraded, my six foot four 22 stone husband was down to 8 stone and laid on the floor waiting for his son to pick him up. Now he felt degraded. So in answer to that question I think how we felt about asking didn't really come into it you just do it at that moment and be thankful that helps is there, love to all x

Hi Amandas 

I firstly want to wish you all the best with your next CT scan. We are all hoping it is very good news for you! 

It's kind of you to offer support to others on the forum as we see every day how helpful it can be for members to talk to people who understand how they may be feeling. I hope you will continue to access peer support from the forums when you need it. 

Were there any moments in particular where you felt supported by others in your life? 

Thank you for sharing how you felt asking for support. I don’t think you are alone in feeling proud to ask for support at times, but it is good to hear that when you did reach out for help, your family were there. That must have been reassuring for you and your husband.

I hope you will continue to use the Online Community when you need some peer support. Please remember you can also chat to the Support Advisors and Nurses in our Ask an Expert section.

If you need any help using the Online Community, please don’t hesitate to email Community@macmillan.org.uk or send a private message to the Moderator account.

Hi 

Thank you very much my scan is on 20th august and will have to wait for results then which is daunting really but im sure everyone gets scared, ive got everything crossed. It is my 59th birthday tomorrow. 

Always happy to help anyone if i can. Ive found talking to people in same position has made me feel easier or more informed about things and it has truly meant a lot to me both physically and mentally. 

Yes just before my major operation in february i felt so alone scared every emotion and 2 total strangers on my ward gave me so much warmth and affection that i felt able to go ahead with the surgerto give myself the best possible chance of beating this.

Also the Awake all night forum on here is absolutely amazing ive made a lot of nice friends who are so warm and kibd its an honour to chat with them xx