My best friend has got stomach cancer and was taken to theater operation started but had to be aborted as it had spread to other part of Body it's so hard to get this news but we are trying to be positive and take one day at a time with the help off all the staff at Tameside / Salford Royal and Manchester Royal and his Doctors in Hyde all friends and His two sons my Grandaughter in law from Scotland and grandson and my son and partner in Yorkshire also McMillan staff and district Nurses from Tameside thanks for all the support from you all
Hi and welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your best friends diagnosis. It is encouraging that there is lots of support from the medical professionals, support organisations, family and friends. This is important at this difficult time.
A cancer diagnosis can be very challenging but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer support journey (my one is completely different) will help you navigate this difficult time.
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 Carers only and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups where you will connect with others supporting family and friends
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 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))
