Hi everyone,
I am new to the group as my husband was only recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. We are still trying to terms with it but thankfully, the NHS has moved quite fast and he should be having his PICC line inserted and chemo starting this week.
I have no clue what I will need at home for him to be comfortable etc. We still have not been assigned a MacMillan nurse but not sure if this is always the case with a cancer diagnosis.
I am hoping to learn from people here and also to share, after gaining some experience in caring for him, what works for us. Take care.
Thanks
Hi and welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you needed to find us and especially sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis brings many questions, confusion and lots of stress but talking with other people who are walking the same type of journey will help you navigate this rollercoaster.
The Community is organised into dedicated support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Pancreatic cancer group, this will be a good place to connect with others navigating the support of a family member on the same type of cancer journey.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens. You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening 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 and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
((hugs))
