Hi,
im devastated my sister has just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It has spread to womb and peritoneal cavity. She is having radial hysterectomy and debaulking in a few weeks. I feel so helpless I live 8 hours drive away.
she has never smoked and isn’t over weight. I can’t bare that I may lose her. I’m so scared for her and her beautiful family
Hi and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your sisters diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis in the family like this can be such a stressful and challenging time but I do hope you will find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.
It is an emotional time supporting family so you might find this Macmillan information your feelings when someone has cancer helpful information from Macmillan on cancer and your emotions and also this on getting help with your emotions.
The Community has various support groups (chat rooms) so can I recommend that you consider joining our supportive Ovarian 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 treatment pathway.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link I have created above. Then once the group 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].
When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting someone you may benefit from joining our general Family and friends group where you will connect with others supporting family.
Macmillan have many support platforms so do check out 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.
These services provide cancer information, practical information, emotional support or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful unpack the emotions of this so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre 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 ((hugs))
