Good evening everyone, This is my first post and i’m definitely t sure it won’t be my last. So early january my nan was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She had chemotherapy but did not work. Late july she had a scan then early august she found out her cancer has spread to two spots on her back, her spine, her neck and her brain. Over the last week my nan has rapidly deteriorated to the point now she won’t eat and drink or get out of her bed. With all this going on i feel like i can’t speak to my family as they are all stressed as hell. I feel like my nan has been completely let down by the NHS as over the past two days she was suppose to have extra help and they finally turned up on the third day.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community although I am sorry to hear about your nan's 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) and when it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting someone and being supported you may also benefit from joining our general Family and friends group. This is a safe place to talk to others who are dealing with the same journey, to ask questions and get support.
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."
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It is an emotional time supporting family so you might find this Macmillan information your feelings when someone has cancer helpful also getting help with your emotions.
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 or just a listening ear.
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 and aim to give support to all the family.
Please do get back to me if you need further help.
((hugs))
