Friendship / Support

FormerMember
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I'm new to this group, looking for a friend going through a similar situation.

My husband was diagnosed with an aggressive advanced cancer called NET Neuroendocrine Carcinoma in January prognosis 6-12 months.

Its been a rough couple of months he suffered a broken rib, chest infection then had a rough first round of chemo and was admitted to hospital twice. We have 4 children 15,12,9 & 2 years old.

Juggling supporting him and the kids, luckily have a network of family and friends but think it would be good to speak to someone who has been or is going through this too.

  • Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis - this must have been a big shock to you.

    A cancer diagnosis like this can bring a lot of stress, confusion and many questions but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot so can I first highlight our very supportive Neuroendocrine tumours group.

    Posting in this group will open up your concerns to a wider group of people who know exactly what you are going through at the moment.

    Follow the link I've created, join the group then introduce yourself to the group and post questions after selecting 'start a discussion' and you can also join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.

    You may also find our Carers only, Family and friends and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups a benefit as you will connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.

    Can I also highly recommend our various Macmillan Support Line Services - you can call them free on 0808 808 00 00 This service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link and you may also find our Ask an Expert section helpful.

    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.

    You may want to put some information in your profile as this can help a lot. Click here to see how to add details as this helps everyone to see a little about you and how best to reply to you.

    All the very best.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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