Hello everyone,
I’ve just recently joined this community. My partner has been diagnosed with HCC and Bile Duct cancer and it’s been somewhat of a fraught time (please see long story in Bile Duct Cancer group), where we haven’t been given the full story until recently.It’s been very difficult to deal with, especially for him as I’m sure it is for anyone with a cancer diagnosis, and as a partner rather than a patient, it can feel very lonely as you can’t always discuss your feelings and thoughts with the person it relates to. It would be good to be able to have discussions with others who have been through similar journeys, just to get a different perspective on what’s going on. Thank you.
Hi elsie123 and welcome to the Community although I am sorry to hear about your parents 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.
Good that you have found and posted in our Bile duct cancer group. This is a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support from family on the same journey.
When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting family you may also benefit from joining our general Family and friends and Carers only groups 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 and aim to give support to all the family.
Please do get back to me if you need further help.
All the very best.
