Hello everyone, Iv got learning disability as well as Bladder cancer and M.S. IM not good with long words, and found some of the navigation on the Macmillan site hard to understand. IM under going chemo at Solihull Hospital Birmingham, here I find verbal information about cancer that I can understand helpful, without this chance to ask questions for myself and gather information on the cancer that I have I would be truly lost. my computer has helped me with spelling and grammar. IM I alone with this disability or has anyone else like me also found it hard and could Macmillan help people like me understand in simple easy terms.
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your bladder cancer diagnosis along with your other health issues.
The language surrounding cancer can indeed be confusing and full of terms and complicated phrases.
The Community is for people who are walking their cancer journey so you can talk with none medical people about their cancer journeys
Can I recommend you join our supportive Bladder cancer group as this will be a good place to connect with patients navigating 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.
You may also want check this link to the Macmillan Buddies Telephone Service as you can be connected with someone you can talk with.
All the very best
