Hi everyone,
I am new to this community, so I thought I'd say hello and quickly introduce myself. I'm 26 years old, and my father has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. He's beginning radiotherapy soon, but unfortunately surgery and chemo are out of the question.
It's a shame I have had to join this chat, but I am glad there are options available to those grieving before and after the loss of a loved one, and options available to those currently fighting.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see folks finding us and so sorry to hear about your dad’s diagnosis - this must have been a big shock to you.
A terminal cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of stress, confusion and many questions but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot.
I see you have joined a few groups but I would highlight our very supportive Carers only and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups as good places to connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.
Posting in these groups will open up your concerns to a wider group of people who know exactly what you are dealing with at the moment.
Follow the links I've created, then hit ‘start a discussion’ and you are ready to go.
You could then copy and paste the information from this first post into your new discussion or you can also join in with existing ‘discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
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 and Financial Support mostly open 9.00 to 5.00 but check the link but you may find the service very busy at the moment.
When you feel up to it, it would be useful if could pop something about your journey so far into your profile as it really helps others when answering or looking for someone with a similar diagnosis. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username but my journey was rather complicated.
All the very best.
