Hi I’m supporting my friend who has just decided to discontinue palliative chemo treatment for their incurable cancer. Just want to be sure I’m doing my best and also looking after myself as it’s upsetting. Anyone else doing similar?
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your friends diagnosis and decision to stop palliative chemo.
Talking with others caring for friends will help a lot so do check out our
supporting someone with incurable cancer group
groups as you will connect with others walking the same journey supporting family and friends through their 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.
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Yes I have years of experience on my cancer journey and Macmillan have been very helpful in so many ways but it may not be for him...... but this could also be a male pride thing.
I have an incurable blood cancer but have not been in the position of having to specifically arrange end of life care.
Do connect in with the above groups and do call the helpline as you can talk with trained staff who are dealing with this issues everyday.
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