Hi all I'm new member here I not been diagnosed with cancer but I got family members who have
First my nan had lung cancer..
iI just watch it slowly take over her life and I new I couldn't do anything about it and it affected me so much along time after the grief just hits you when u at least expect it to... I was always really close to my nan I wished and wished for her to get better but in the end she passed away in the September 2015 witch affected me so much I new I lost her forever it was the sadist thing ever and it affected and changed my life going forward I was drifting through life it was struggle for me and my family...
I also having a hard time right now coping because I had news my mother as breast cancer I'm completely in shock it somethink you don't expect to hear she going through chemotherapy at moment and I know she lost her hair, she tired weak not eating very much,and can't work.. I broke down when I found out I don't even think they wanted me to even no but I did from a family friend witch wasn't nice and it was upsetting. I don't no how long she had the diagnosis and it just hard to bring up questions in conversations bout how her treatment and things are going because we not always had the best mother and daughter relationships
I guess I just looking for support from anyone else who knows what it like to have family members who going through all this and still manage to support each other...
Hi and welcome to the Online Community although so sorry to hear about your Nan and Mum's diagnosis, this is such a hard time for all the family but I do hope you will find lots of comfort and support here on the Online Community.
The New to Community area is like our reception where we can signpost our many dedicated support groups and services but I see you have joined our Breast cancer group and you may want to join our Lung Cancer group also. These are safe places to talk to other people who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience or are supporting someone on their cancer journey.
If you'd like to connect in with these groups click on the Green links I have created above. Then you can introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New (Computers) or + (Mobile Devices). You will then see a dropdown menu so hit ‘Start a Discussion in New here, say hello’ and you are ready to go.
You could copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also search through existing ‘Discussions’ and click [reply] if you want to put up a comment.
When it comes to the specific practical challenges of supporting someone on their cancer journey you may benefit from joining our supportive Family and friends and Carers only groups where you will connect with others supporting family and friends
The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via web chat. This service provides cancer information, emotional support, benefits and financial guidance or just a listening ear.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers check our Online Information and Support Section.
Talking to people face to face can indeed help a lot but during these strange times it’s not that available but do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area has opened up. Do also check out for a local Maggie's Centre in your area.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best ((hugs))
