First appointment with consultant.

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Hi. I was spoken to by my Dr on Friday. It seems the Cyst they removed from my head is Cancerous. Phew talk about shocked. Dr said she would get me seen quickly. Today I see the consultant. Absolutely terrified.! .  

  • Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear that you are facing a cancer diagnosis.

    From my 20 years walking a cancer journey you will find that the noise in your head will start to reduce once you have some clear information and a treatment plan put together.

    This site is organised into various groups so we do have lots of support groups that are Cancer specific  and also ones that are general Cancer experience groups.

    Talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot so look through the groups and once you find a place that you feel you can post in hit the ‘Join This Group’ tab just under the main group name, then go to the 'Start a Discussion' tab and set up your very own Discussion and introduce yourself to the group and ask your questions.

    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.

    Our Online Information and Support Section  is a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.

    Talking to people face to face can help a lot so check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing.

    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.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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