Hello
My mum was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive Cancer. Things have got bad quicker than we had anticipated, and we have been told that she should be in hospital at the moment. The trouble is Mum wont go into hospital, and I can understand this as she wants to be in her own home. But with her partner and family all working full-time, we are struggling to arrange for anyone to be with her at all times. Is there any support available where someone could check in with her for a couple of hours a day, or is this all left to the family to do?
Trying to support as much as possible, but juggling everything is proving challenging all round. Any advice welcome.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your mum.
A cancer diagnosis can truly bring a lot of stress, confusion and questions on all the family but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot.
Can I direct you to these links to our very supportive Carers Only, Friends and Family and Supporting Someone with Incurable Cancer groups as these are good places where you can connect with others support family through their cancer journey but more importantly the carers care for each other.
Just follow the link I have created then 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.
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.
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.
