Had a fully hysterectomy, appendectomy and other bits and pieces removed almost 8 weeks ago now. Im facing chemo starting this tuesday if im well enough. I don't know what im looking for in here. I just know i feel so isolated and lost. I have many acquaintances but no real friends. I live with my daughter. I have a partner that i believe is about to leave me. I dont know who to talk to
Hi and a very warm welcome to the online community although I'm sorry you've had to find us.
It sounds like you have a lot going on at the moment but I'm glad that you've felt able to reach out to the community for support. If you feel able to tell me what type of cancer you're being treated for I could point you in the direction of a group to join where you can ask questions, share experiences and get support.
In the meantime I'm sending a virtual (((hug)))
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, but I am so sorry to see you finding us.
As you are coming to understand a cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of stress on a family but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot and will reduce the whirlwind wind that is rushing in your head.
As my cancer journey was rather different you may like to follow this link to our Womb (uterus) cancer where you will connect with people who understand the journey you on. You can ask the folks questions about treatments, what to expect and how to help you and the family during this time.
Follow the link and join the group by hitting the ‘Join the Group’ tab just under the main group name. At this point go to the right on the group home page and select how you want to receive email notifications when someone answers your posts.
The best way to get support is to go to the 'Start a Discussion' tab just under the main group name. Set up your own Discussion and Introduce yourself to the group - you could just copy an paste what you have in this first post.
We do have lots of support groups that are Cancer specific and also ones that are general Cancer experience groups.
You may find our various Macmillan Support Line Services to be helpful - call them on 0808 808 00 00 This free service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link.
We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’section where you can post questions to our mostly Volunteer Experts but please allow 2 working days to get a reply.
Talking to people face to face can help a lot so check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support Groups in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing.
When you feel up to it think about putting some information in your profile. This really helps others when answering. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself.
To do this click on YOUR username, look to the left and select 'Edit Profile'. Put as much or as little in your profile and you can amend it at any time - you can see members profiles by hitting our forum names.
All the best and a few ((hugs))
