Hi all, I’m new to this forum thing , unfortunately not to cancer, iv lost many loved ones in the past and am currently living my worst nightmare since my dad was diagnosed 6 years ago firstly with lung cancer which was treated and now with kidney cancer in his one kidney!!
I’m currently really irritated that I’m trying really hard to get my dad to eat a little better in the hope it might help keep him here a little longer but he’s so stuck in his ways !!
I cook him dinner whenever I can but when he’s left to his own devices he eats loads of sugar and drinks tons of coffee which is the complete opposite to what his body needs !! Sorry rant over …
so that’s me HEY
Hi Mingomamie and a warm welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your dad Kidney Cancer diagnosis. This is such a challenging and stressful time for everyone involved but I do hope you find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we can signpost you to our various cancer specific support groups and other services so can I recommend that in the first instant you consider joining our supportive Kidney cancer group. This will be a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions, get support and talk with others who are supporting family and friends on their journey.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green link I have created above. 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 or + (Depending on the device you are using). You will then see a dropdown menu so hit ‘Chat’or ‘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 practical challenges of supporting someone on their cancer journey you may benefit from joining our supportive Family and friends (I see you found) and our 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 Webchat and Email too. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. You may also find our Ask an Expert section helpful but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best.
