Hi and welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your challenges with Peripheral Neuropathy, I remember these times well and it can be challenging but I do hope you find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.
For me my PN lasted for a rather long time but I had a long treatment journey. Plenty of walking, warm socks, exercise your feet even when sitting...... you need to keep the blood flowing and your muscles and nerves working. It is also important to be drinking about 2 litres of water a day as this helps flush the toxic from your body and this helps your blood circulation.
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we can signpost you to our various cancer specific support groups and other services.
You don’t say what type of cancer you have, this is important as different treatment bring differ levels of side effects. If you care to have a look through this list you will find all our many dedicated cancer support groups listed. These are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green link I have created above. Then once you find 'your' cancer type group join the group by clicking 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 ‘New here, say hello’ and you are ready to go.
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.
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 help a lot but during these strange times it’s not that available but do check to see if any Local Macmillan Support in your area has opened up. Do also check out for a local Maggie's Centre in your area as these folks are amazing.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best.
