Hi! I’ve joined this community because my son was diagnosed with a brain tumour last week. As his Mum I want to be able to offer him, his wife and my grandsons all the support I can to get through this time. But I realise to do that, I’m going to need some support too. For the time being, I’m trying to take one day at a time and keep on an even keel. It’s all very new and scary.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community but sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your son’s diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis in the family can be challenging in so many ways but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer treatment journey can help you navigate this difficult time so can I recommend you join our supportive Brain tumours group as this will be a good place to connect with filks going through 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'.
When it comes to the practical challenges of supporting someone you may benefit from talking with others caring for family and friends so do check out our Family and friends (that I see you have been posting on) group as you will connect with others supporting family and friends through their cancer journey.
It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service can give lots of cancer information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have Cancer Nurse Team in 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.
All the very best ((hugs))
Hi Jinxie
so sorry to hear about your son. It's such a scary diagnosis to receive for the whole family. My husband was diagnosed last Sept so I have plenty first hand experience of trying to stay strong and support him and our two children (21 & 23).
The Carers Only Forum is also full of helpful folks ready to offer what words of wisdom and support they can to each other. I found it a great place to get some support.
You don't say what type of tumour or the treatment plan so I don't want to offer any more detail about my other half at this stage and possibly scare you further unnecessarily.
Stay strong. Take care of yourself. Keep taking time to enjoy some "me time" and it's ok to feel as though you're stuck on an emotional roller coaster. All those emotions and tears are normal. Those who show the emotions are the most resilient and strong.
Hang in there
love n hugs
Wee Me xx
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