Hi there,
I am after some advice on how best to support my mum who has been given a terminal diagnosis. We were told on Monday that there is nothing further that can be done, how can I offer her comfort at this time. I know nothing I say can make it better , but how do I help her cope with this?
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your mum’s diagnosis but I do hope that you will find the support in the Community very helpful. I fortunately I cannot give you answers as I have no experience that I can bring.
A terminal cancer diagnosis can indeed bring a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but I found talking with people who were on the same type of journey helped a lot.
Can direct you to our supportive find our Carers only, Family and friends (you have found) and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups a benefit as you will connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.
Posting in these groups will give you the opportunity to talk with people who know exactly what you are all dealing with at the moment.
Follow the links I've created, join the group, 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 just join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
Can I also highlight our various Macmillan Support Line Services 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 but you may find the service very busy at this time.
All the very best.
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