Hi Iona and welcome to the Online Community but sorry that you had to find us. I am especially sorry to hear about your 2 friends cancer diagnosis. Yes being hit by a truck is one way to see it but it’s great you want to understand and help.
A cancer diagnosis can be very challenging but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer journey will help you, help them navigate this difficult time.
The community is made up of various support groups so do look through the list of Cancer specific groups where you can talk with others who have walked or are walking this cancer journey. Once you find the best group(s) for their cancer types do join the groups.
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 and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups where you will connect with others supporting family and friends
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 provides 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 check our Online Information and Support Section.
All the very best ((hugs))
