hi to all

FormerMember
FormerMember
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hello to everyone  

 new to this  not very good at reacing  out  i am my 2nd  run with cancer  am a year and half  in to this one  

  • Hi  and welcome to the Online Community although so sorry to hear about your second run in with cancer, this is such a hard time for all you 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 but you don’t say what type of cancer you have but if you care to have a look through this list you will find all our many dedicated cancer support groups listed. These groups are safe places to talk to other people who may have a similar diagnosis or treatment experience.

    If you'd like to connect in with a group, you need to join the group. First click on the Green link I have created above and find the group for your type of cancer.

    Then once the page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."

    You can then 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 can also search through existing ‘Discussions’ and click [reply] if you want to put up a comment.

    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))

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Thehighlander

    Thanks Mike.  

  • I see that you haven't actually joined any specific group yet.

    If you need further help in navigating the community do say and I will try and help as best as I can.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

     First got bowel cancer in 2019 I then had operation to have it removed so I know have stoma I got an all clear for about 2 weeks and then I was told that the cancer had transferred to the lymph nodes so now I have cancer in the lymph nodes