Hi Sunflower27 and welcome to the Macmillan Community but so sorry to hear about your mum’s diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis like this in the family can be such a challenging and stressful time but getting support from others who are dealing with the ‘exact same' support challenges can help a lot.
As you have realised the Community is actually divided into Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) and when it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting you mum. I see that you have already joined and posted in our Supporting someone with incurable cancer support group, you may also want to look at our Carers only support group, these groups helps you connect with others navigating the exact same support challenges.
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 and support all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
