Osaphagus Cancer

Hi Fifi98 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.

The New to Community is like our reception desk where we look to direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) and when it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting your mum and indeed yourself you may benefit from joining and posting in our 

Carers only 

Supporting someone with incurable cancer

support groups where you will connect with others navigating the exact same support challenges.

To connect with a group click on the “Bold Italic Links” I have created above then once the group page opens click on “Click to Join” when the black banner appears or “Join” under “Group Tools” (this all depends on the device you are using)

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.

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.

You may find it helpful to call the Macmillan Support Line open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. 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 3 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.

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

Hello Fifi98 and a warm welcome to the forum though I am sorry you have to be here and that your mum has cancer. I am sorry but I am unable to help with your question, though if you posted your question on the dedicated, oesophageal cancer forum, you will find others with a similar diagnosis who would be happy to offer advice and support, take care.

Eddie

My husband  had a reaction to  amuno therapy.  Sent liver count high,so taken him off. Maybe they can adjust  her chemo.  

O I didn't know there was one.  First time on here. 

Hello The land  A warm welcome to the online Community. Sorry to find you here but welcome anyway.

Here's a link to the Oesophageal cancer forum . Just click on the link I have provided and once the page opens up just click "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. Once you have joined the forum you can introduce yourself by adding a post (+New).

If you need any further help navigating the site just let me know.

Best wishes - Brian.