Just a newbie

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Hello all,

My name is Kevin.

Just been diagnosed with terminal cancer and about 8 months to live. Just saying hello.

Blessings,

Kevin

  • Hi Kevin and welcome to the Online Community but I am sorry to hear about your diagnoses.

    Navigating the cancer diagnosis like this can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from others who are dealing with the ‘exact same' cancer type can help a lot.

    The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) and I can see that you have already joined our supportive  Living with incurable cancer - incurable patients only support group. This group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis to ask questions and get support.

    To connect with the group click on the “Bold Link” I have created above then once the group page opens you can then put up your own post when you’re ready by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title. You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post. You can also scroll through other members posts and click “Reply” to get involved.

    It’s a challenging time for you so you may want to use 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. This service provides 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.

    Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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