Hi my mum has just been diagnosed with advanced stage 4 ovarian cancer on Friday. My sister and I don't know where to go from here. We have to take some forms to the gp tomorrow and then we will be able to access help for mum. It's so hard, shes87 so doesn't want treatment or to go into hospital so the Dr's are arranging for her to stay at home. I don't know what else to tell just now x
Hi and welcome to the Online Community although I am sorry to hear about your mum’s diagnosis and prognosis. A cancer diagnosis like this 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.
It is an emotional time supporting family so you might find this Macmillan information your feelings when someone has cancer helpful as well as this link getting help with your emotions.
The Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) and when it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting family you may well benefit from joining our general Carers only and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups where you will connect with others navigating the same challenges.
These groups are safe places to talk to others who are supporting family with a similar diagnosis, 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."
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 and aim to give support to all the family.
Please do get back to me if you need further help.
((hugs))
