Hi guys
My dear wife has just been diagnosed with a soft tissue sarcoma and to say my heart has been torn out is an understatement. She had a biopsy for a small lump on her leg and now waiting for a CT scan, It was only pea size (does this make a difference?). Feeling quite helpless at the moment but need to be strong for her, sorry for going on, in a daze at present!.
Steve
Hi Steve and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your wife.
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of stress and confusion on all the 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.
Can I direct you to this links to our Soft tissue sarcomas Forum where you will connect with people who understand the journey your wife and the family 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.
We do have these forums where you can connect with others supporting family and friends through their cancer journey Carers Forum and Friends and Family Forum.
You may find our various Macmillan Support Line Services to be helpful - call them on 0808 808 00 00This 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.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
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.
