Hi all, my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in November, had surgery in December and is now going through chemo and struggling. We have two great lads who seem to be taking all of this in their stride...
I work FT as a manager and had too through out the pandemic due to being in health care and have recently been taken over by a new company and all the staff issues that have come from that. Then my wife was diagnosed.....
How the hell do you all cope? From being a stable stereotypical family with 2.4 Children and the Ford Mondeo (ok mines a Kuga, but you know what I mean) to suddenly becoming the main parent/Carer along with the bread winner?
Last week I had a meltdown down at work and had to walk away from a discussion before I did/say something that I would regret personally as well as professionally, I have since made the choice to take some time off but that's not a long term solution....
Someone pl stop the train as I want to get off!!!
Hi and welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your wife’s diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis in the family can be a very stressful and challenging 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 you can be signpost to our various cancer support groups and other services so can I recommend that you consider joining our supportive Breast cancer group. This will be a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions 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) and you are ready to go.
You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post and as always you can reply to existing ‘Discussions’ by click [reply].
I see you have joining and posted in our supportive Carers only group 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 Cancer Nurse Team in our Ask an Expert section helpful but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face when on a cancer journey (patient or family) can be very helpful 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 and provide support for all the family.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best.
