Hello all. New to this site. Grade 3 Olglio brain tumour. Completed all treatment over the last 14 months. Just had lest cycle of chemo to go which they're not happy to give now as I am so weak. Have not been too bad physically until the last couple of weeks but now feel as weak as a kitten..i really need a chair to help me up. Also have gigantic swollen feet which I need to support/raise. Are there any secondhand chairs I could access on here? Or could anyone point me in the right direction please? I would really like my money to go to Macmillan
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear that you have been going through treatment.
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of unwanted issues along the road and dealing with them can be a challenge. Most likely this support forum is not the best way to find a second hand recliner but you never know.
You may want to looking on your local Gumtree, or Local Facebook Buy and Sale..... but you may also want to check with your GP or Hospital Team as this type of chair is available through your local Community Care Team.
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.
On a more practical side relating to your cancer, 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.
Can I direct you to this links to our Brain tumours Forum where you will connect with people who understand the journey you are on. You can ask the folks questions about tests, treatments and what to expect during the months ahead.
Follow the link above and join the group by hitting the ‘Join the Group’ tab just under the main group name and it is worth indicating how you want to receive email notifications when someone answers your posts.
Go to the 'Start a Discussion' tab just under the main group name and set up your own Discussion and introduce yourself to the group - you could just copy an paste what you have in this first post.
When you feel up to it try putting some information in your profile. This really helps others when answering. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. Just click on YOUR username, 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 very best.
