Hi,
My sister has cancer in the tummy area and I think other places. I'm struggling to cope with this. It sounds bad me saying about not coping cause she's so ill and I am thinking of her always but it is hard for me seeing my sister go through this. She starts more treatment soon and I'm worried about that because she was so ill last time. I have said a little too her and she offered for me to talk to people looking after her but I don't want that.
Is there anything I can do to help her and to cope a bit better about all this? Right now I'm trying my best every day to help and look after her. It's hot so I've been making her lots of drinks. Summer is nearly over but I'm doing my best to be there for her.
I'm hoping I can learn a bit here to help her and maybe just vent sometimes if allowed.
Thanks.
Hi DarkLady and welcome to the Online Community although I am sorry to hear about your sisters diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis in the family 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.
The Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) so can I suggest you consider joining our supportive Stomach cancer group but we have other groups found in this list
This groups are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting someone you may also benefit from joining our general Family and friends group where you will connect with others navigating the same challenges.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link(s) I have created above. 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.
Macmillan have many support services 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. 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 supporting all the family.
Give me a shout if you need further help.
All the very best.
