My beautiful 65 Yr old sister has just been diagnosed today after months of " Skype "GP appointments and antibiotics prescribed online for a pee infections. I am between anger at the incompetence of medical professionals and extreme denial. My wonderful sister has a great daughter, 2 young grandchildren. The pandemic meant she was not physically seen by a doctor until last Friday. They have stolen my sister's life. I don't know how best to support her. She too is angry and devastated. So far,she's been offered nothing for her distress or pain. The tumour on her liver is visible to the naked eye. The doctor said it was a pulled muscle! It's a disgrace. I have already lost a sister and mother to this disease but this feels so unnecessary.
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your sisters diagnosis and the challenges your family have had to deal with.
A cancer diagnosis in the family can be challenging in so many ways and unfortunately I am seeing so many stories just like your sisters at the moment as we still deal with the many ongoing issues that Covid has brought along with it.
You may find it helpful talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer support journey will help you navigate this difficult time.
The Community is organised into cancer specific support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Family and friends and supporting someone with incurable cancer group (that I see you have joined) as you will connect with others supporting family 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.
All the very best
