Hi all, new to the group, my family and I have been living in Benalmadena, Malaga - Spain for the last year. My father has recently been diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer, and awaiting treatment.
My mother is really struggling mentally and emotionally with it all. Does anyone happen to know of any support options in the area? I'm aware of the Asociación española contra el cancer and know they have a psychologist, but ideally need a support group/counsellor who speaks English.
Thanks!
Hi AGDS and welcome to The online community.
I’m sorry to read about your dad’s diagnosis-it must be extra difficult when you live overseas. I wanted to suggest another forum where you could post and hopefully speak to others in the same situation as yourselves.
Living with cancer outside the UK Forum
If you click on this link, you’ll be able to join the group and post there. I hope you will be able to connect with others who understand what it’s like to be in this situation.
Sarah xx
Hello AGDS
Another warm welcome to the Community from me too. In addition to SarahH21's post above just to let you know you can contact our Support Line from Spain on
+44 207 091 2230
It's not a free call and the Support Line staff can only offer general advice and not advice about healthcare in Spain.
Best wishes - Brian.
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
Strength, Courage, Faith, Hope, Defiance, VICTORY.
I am a Macmillan volunteer.
