Hi and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community, a Community that no one really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your dad’s diagnosis and the challenges you are all facing
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions on all the family and yes, living abroad and during a pandemic just makes things worse but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
The Community is organised into support groups so you may want to have a look at our Living with cancer outside the UK group as this is the place where you may connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family with the patient in another country.
Follow the above link then choose ‘click to join' or ‘join’ when the page opens.
You can then introduce yourself, post questions or just join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, or just a listing ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available.
You can use other methods to contact our Support Services (LINK) and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Sending you virtual ((hugs))
Many thanks for your support and guidance .
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
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