Don't even know where to start. Just not coping looking after my mum on my own. Recent diagnosis of liver cancer due to all the meds she has had to take for her Rheumatiod arthrits. Had TACE chemo just over a week ago. I'm disabled myself and basically held up with metal rods and screws and am also probably having more more put in soon in my neck. I'm not sleeping, i'm not eating , im doing my best to keep the house in some kind of reasonable state but we also have 3 dogs who we absolutely adore. ... I'm just not coping
Hi and welcome to the Online Community but I am so sorry to read about your mum’s diagnosis and the challenges you are having to deal with but I do hope you will find the support available in the community helpful at this difficult and challenging time.
Talking with others who are walking the exact same type of cancer treatment support path (my one is completely different) will help you navigate this unwanted journey.
The New to Community is like the Community Reception area and as there are many cancer types and experiences so likewise the Community has many dedicated support groups to connect into so can I recommend you start by joining our Liver cancer group as this will be a good place for you to connect with other folks who may be on the same cancer treatment support pathway.
Navigating the community will depend on the device you are using. To join a group just click on the green link above then scroll down and choose 'click to join' or 'join' on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a post by clicking on ‘New Thread’ or ‘New here, say hello’ then hit the box with the X on the top right (phones).
You could just copy and paste the text from this your first post and 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 can I recommend that you join our supportive Carers only group 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, emotional support, benefit and financial guidance or just a listening ear.
All the very best ((hugs))
Hi again sorry you are having difficulty navigating the community. I find technology so frustrating at times.
To go to the groups I have recommended just click on the green text below
You are best to join the groups, to do this just choose 'click to join' or 'join' on the page that opens.
Then introduce yourself by putting up a post by clicking on the text that says ‘New Thread’ or ‘New here, say hello’ then hit the box with the X on the top right for phones
Give it a go but do get back if you need more help.
