Hi, I have just joined this group. I am interested to know how people cope with having recurring cancer. How long in remission before it came back, how many times the cancer has occurred. I have just found out that the cancer has come back this is the 6th time. Previously my mind has been fine, but today my mind is all over the place.
Hi NanaS and a welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to see you joining us.
I was diagnosed way back from n 1999 with an incurable blood cancer and for the first 17 years the longest remission I had was 9 months before starting my next new treatment but I am now 5 years in remission and doing great, it just shows the developments in treatments.
The Community has various support groups (discussion rooms) but I see you have joined and posted in our 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 get support.
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, benefits/financial guidance 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 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.
Give me a shout if you need further help.
Best regards.
