Hi I am 33 years old and have this week been diagnosed with a menigioma after suffering seizures and hemaplegic migraines. I'm not sure if this is the right place for me to be as I don't actually have cancer but I feel a bit lost at the moment with the fear of the unknown and when trying to do my own up. I feel both physically and mentally unprepared and have not disclosed my new diagnosis with any family or friends.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated of how to tell them and is it OK to feel Not OK and lost?
Hi and welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about you menigioma diagnosis.
Yes, this Online Community is specifically a peer cancer support platform but I do understand why you feel lost and are looking for support.
Could I suggest you call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00, this fee service provides lots of information, support and the team may be able with to direct you to a suitable support platform for your specific medical issue..... the service also provides financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week 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.
I also found the information below for n the Macmillan information pages.
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour/meningioma
All the very best.
